adj
ovate
Ovate (adj) means having the shape of an egg.
adj
1
Having the shape of an egg.
2
Wider at the base than at the tip.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin ōvātus, itself formed from ōvum (“an egg”) and -ātus; see -ate (the adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (the noun-forming suffix).
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What is the meaning of ovate?
"ovate" (adj) means having the shape of an egg.
What is another word for ovate?
Other words for "ovate" include prolate, ovoid, elliptical, elliptic, oviform, oval.
What is the opposite of ovate?
The opposite of "ovate" is angular.
What are the different meanings of ovate?
"ovate" has 2 main meanings: 1. Having the shape of an egg; 2. Wider at the base than at the tip.
