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1oval
noun \ˈō-vəl\
: something that has the shape of an egg
Full Definition of OVAL
1
: an oval figure or object
2
: a racetrack in the shape of an oval or a rectangle having rounded corners
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First Known Use of OVAL
1570
2oval
adjective
: having the shape of an egg : shaped like a circle that is longer than it is wide
Full Definition of OVAL
: having the shape of an egg; also : broadly elliptical
— oval·i·ty \ō-ˈva-lə-tē\ noun
— oval·ly \-və-lē\ adverb
— oval·ness noun
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Origin of OVAL
Medieval Latin ovalis, from Late Latin, of an egg, from Latin ovum
First Known Use: 1577
Related to OVAL
- Synonyms
- elliptical (or elliptic), ovate, ovoid (also ovoidal)
OVAL Defined for Kids
1oval
noun \ˈō-vəl\
Definition of OVAL for Kids
: something having the shape of an egg or ellipse <The racetrack is an oval.>
2oval
adjective
Definition of OVAL for Kids
: having the shape of an egg or ellipse : elliptical
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