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oval

Syllabification: (o·val)
Pronunciation: /ˈōvəl/
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Definition of oval

adjective

  • having a rounded and slightly elongated outline or shape, like that of an egg:her smooth oval face the game with the oval ball

noun

  • a body, object, or design with an oval shape or outline:cut out two small ovals from the felt
  • an oval playing field or racing track.

Derivatives

ovality

Pronunciation: /ōˈvalitē/
noun

ovalness

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French, or modern Latin ovalis, from Latin ovum 'egg'

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Definition of oval in the British & World English dictionary

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