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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ellipse

/ɪˈlɪps/ noun · British & US
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What does ellipse mean?

noun

A closed curve on a plane, such that the sum of the distances from any point on the curve to two fixed points (the foci) is constant. An oval shape.

Example

"The ellipse of the sun's shadow on the moon during a lunar eclipse is a striking sight."

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