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semi-elliptical

UK/sɛmiˈɪˈlɪp.tɪkəl/

semi-elliptical is the alternative form of semielliptical.

Meaning of semielliptical

Adjective

semielliptical (not comparable)

  1. Having the form of half an ellipse (divided along the major axis).

Origin of semi-elliptical

From semi- + elliptical.

Words formed from semi-elliptical

Phrases with semi-elliptical

Questions about semi-elliptical

What is semi-elliptical the alternative form of?
Semi-elliptical is the alternative form of semielliptical.
How do you pronounce semi-elliptical?
Semi-elliptical is pronounced /sɛmiˈɪˈlɪp.tɪkəl/ (UK).

Words near semi-elliptical in the dictionary

  1. semi-eidetic
  2. semi-elasticities
  3. semi-elasticity
  4. semi-eligible
  5. semi-elliptic
  6. semi-elliptical
  7. semi-elliptical spring
  8. semi-elliptical springs
  9. semi-episodic
  10. semi-equally
  11. semi-erotic

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