HyperDic: oblate

English > 2 senses of the word oblate:
ADJECTIVEalloblate, pumpkin-shapedhaving the equatorial diameter greater than the polar diameter
NOUNperson oblatea lay person dedicated to religious work or the religious life
oblate > pronunciation
Soundsaabley't; aa'bleyt
Rhymesabate ... welterweight: 559 rhymes with eyt...
English > oblate: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningHaving the equatorial diameter greater than the polar diameter; being flattened at the poles.
Synonympumpkin-shaped
See alsoroundedcurving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
Oppositeprolate, watermelon-shapedHaving the polar diameter greater than the equatorial diameter
Nounsoblatenessthe property possessed by a round shape that is flattened at the poles
English > oblate: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA lay person dedicated to religious work or the religious life.
Broaderreligious personA person who manifests devotion to a deity

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