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    Sphéroïde (en. Spheroid)

    /sfe.ʁwa.ɪd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A solid body that is symmetrical around its axes, formed by the rotation of an ellipse around its main axis.
    The Earth is not a perfect sphere, but rather a spheroid.
    La terre n'est pas une sphère parfaite, mais plutôt un sphéroïde.
    In mathematics, a spheroid can be described by a specific equation in Cartesian coordinates.
    The properties of the spheroid are studied in many branches of mathematics.
    Les propriétés du sphéroïde sont étudiées dans de nombreuses branches des mathématiques.
    A spheroid can be either elongated or flattened, depending on its flattening rate.
    Elongated spheroids are those that resemble eggs.
    Les sphéroïdes oblongs sont ceux qui ressemblent à des œufs.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'sphaira' meaning 'sphere' and the suffix '-oid' meaning 'in the shape of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    revolution spheroid
    Spheroid obtained by rotating an ellipse around its main axis.
    sphéroïde de révolution
    flattened spheroid
    Spheroid that is slightly flattened at the poles.
    sphéroïde aplati
    spheroidal model
    Representation of a three-dimensional object shaped like a spheroid.
    modèle sphéroïdal

    Related Words

    sphere
    A perfectly round geometric object, with all points on its surface equidistant from the center.
    sphère
    ellipsoid
    A geometric object obtained by rotating an ellipse.
    ellipsoïde

    Slang Meanings

    Used humorously to describe round objects, like balloons.
    Look how this balloon is a real spheroid!
    Regarde comme ce ballon est un vrai sphéroïde !
    Sometimes used to talk about people who have expanded too much, like a spheroid.
    He ate so much that he feels like a spheroid!
    Il a tellement mangé qu'il se sent comme un sphéroïde !