prolate
Pronunciation: /ˈprəʊleɪt/
Definition of prolate
adjective
GeometryOrigin:
late 17th century: from Latin prolatus 'carried forward', past participle of proferre 'prolong', from pro- 'forward' + ferre 'carry'
late 17th century: from Latin prolatus 'carried forward', past participle of proferre 'prolong', from pro- 'forward' + ferre 'carry'
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