1noun
a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
“the sums of the distances from the foci to any point on an ellipse is constant”
01 Word definition
ellipse
7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants
Is ELLIPSE a word?
Yes. ELLIPSE is a 7-letter noun. a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
E-L-L-I-P-S-EHow do you spell ELLIPSE?
ELLIPSE contains 7 letters, begins with E, and ends with E.
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02 Letter breakdown
How is ELLIPSE spelled?
E1L2L3I4P5S6E7
03 Word-game status
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UnscramblerHQ dictionary
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About ELLIPSE.
How do you spell ELLIPSE?
ELLIPSE is spelled E-L-L-I-P-S-E. It contains 7 letters.