Advertisement
Advertisement
prolate
[ proh-leyt ]
adjective
- elongated along the polar diameter, as a spheroid generated by the revolution of an ellipse about its longer axis ( oblate ).
prolate
/ ˈprəʊleɪt /
Discover More
Derived Forms
- ˈprolateness, noun
- ˈprolately, adverb
Discover More
Other Words From
- prolate·ly adverb
- prolate·ness noun
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of prolate1
C17: from Latin prōferre to enlarge
Discover More
Example Sentences
The immediate inference from this was that, the degree diminishing with increasing latitude, the earth must be a prolate spheroid.
From Project Gutenberg
The prolate or lemon-like shape is caused by the gravitative pull of the earth, balanced by the centrifugal whirl.
From Project Gutenberg
Each disk has become prolate in the same sort of fashion as yielding globes do.
From Project Gutenberg
Two spheres revolving round each other can only remain spherical if rigid; if at all plastic they become prolate.
From Project Gutenberg
Mr. Murphy invites attention and objection to some assertions, as that the earth is prolate, not oblate.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse