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ovate

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/oʊˈveɪt/ · o-vate

shaped like an egg; oval.

Meanings

adjectivetechnical

shaped like an egg; oval.

انڈے کی شکل کا؛ بیضوی۔

بیضوی

beizwi

Synonyms

ovalellipticalegg-shapedبیضویگولاوول

Antonyms

angularsquarerectangularزاویہ دارمربعمستطیل

Common Collocations

  • ovate leaf
  • ovate shape
  • ovate fruit

Example Sentences

The plant has ovate leaves that are ideal for capturing sunlight.

پودے کے بیضوی پتے سورج کی روشنی کو جذب کرنے کے لئے مثالی ہیں۔

Poday ke beizwi patay sooraj ki roshni ko jazb karne ke liye misaali hain.

The sculpture features an ovate form that draws attention.

مجسمے کی شکل بیضوی ہے جو توجہ متوجہ کرتی ہے۔

Mujassamay ki shakl beizwi hai jo tawajjo mutwajeh karti hai.

In botany, many fruits exhibit an ovate shape.

نباتیات میں، بہت سے پھل بیضوی شکل کے حامل ہوتے ہیں۔

Nabatiyat mein, bohot se phal beizwi shakl ke haamil hote hain.

Easily Confused With

ovular:Ovular refers specifically to the shape of an ovule, while ovate refers more generally to an egg-like shape.

Word Family

ovate
nounبیضوی
ovally
adverbبیضوی طور پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'ovate' like an 'oval' egg shape.

Visualize an egg to remember the ovate shape.

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📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "ovatus" — egg-shaped

First known use: 17th century

The word 'ovate' has its origins in Latin, describing the shape resembling an egg. It has been adopted in various scientific and artistic contexts to convey similar shapes or forms.