adjective
- elongated along the polar axis; having the shape of an ellipsoid that is longer than it is wide
Usage: geometry; technical
Examples
- The Earth is slightly oblate, but Jupiter is more prolate in shape.
- A prolate spheroid resembles a football or rugby ball.
- The mathematician studied the properties of prolate ellipsoids.
- The planet’s prolate form was caused by its rapid rotation.
- Scientists measured the prolate dimensions of the celestial body.
- The prolate shape made the object spin differently than a perfect sphere.