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circle vs ellipse

ellipse vs circle

circle and ellipse both are nouns.

circle is a verb but ellipse is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
circle Yes No Yes No
ellipse Yes No No No
As nouns, ellipse is a hypernym of circle; that is, ellipse is a word with a broader meaning than circle:
  • circle: ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
  • ellipse: a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
Other hypernyms of circle include oval.
circle (noun) ellipse (noun)
movement once around a course a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
any circular or rotating mechanism
a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island
a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra
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an unofficial association of people or groups
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
something approximating the shape of a circle
circle (verb) ellipse (verb)
form or draw a circle around
move in a circular path above (someone or something)
travel around something
Difference between circle and ellipse

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