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oval vs oval-shaped

oval-shaped vs oval

oval is a noun but oval-shaped is not a noun.

oval and oval-shaped both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oval Yes Yes No No
oval-shaped No Yes No No
As adjectives, oval and oval-shaped are synonyms defined as:
  • oval and oval-shaped: rounded like an egg
Other synonyms of oval include egg-shaped, elliptic, elliptical, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolate.
oval (noun) oval-shaped (noun)
a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
oval (adjective) oval-shaped (adjective)
rounded like an egg rounded like an egg
Difference between oval and oval-shaped

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