ovate

Speech parts

1. ovate - Noun

2. ovate - Adjective

3. ovate - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Shaped like an egg, with the lower extremity broadest.

Having the shape of an egg, or of the longitudinal sectior of an egg, with the broader end basal.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

egg-shaped ovoid oval elliptic elliptical prolate oviform oval-shaped prophet long annular rectangular rounded ellipsoid oblong
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Antonyms

small little low short basic square
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Phrases with the word

ovate pebblesnail

Examples

Description Leaves are smooth, simple, petiolated, ovate to oblong-ovate, (0.5-1.5 cm) long, (0.2-0.8 cm) wide, with obtuse apex, entire margin, symmetrical but tapering base, and reticulate venation. Source: Internet

The bracts are light green and ovate to oblong with a blunt upper end with a length of 3 to 5 cm. Source: Internet

Leaves may be ovate, lanceolate, or orbiculate, and very variable in size on the individual plant. Source: Internet

The types shown are (clockwise from top) cordate, ficron and ovate. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

ovary ovaryless ovastacin ovate leaf ovate pebblesnail ovate-acuminate