Meaning Of The Word Oblate

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oblate in American English 1
flattened at the poles
adjective: flattened at the poles, as a spheroid generated by the revolution of an ellipse about its shorter axis (opposed to prolate)

oblate in American English 2
a person dedicated to the religious life; esp., a person living in or associated with a religious community but not bound by vows
noun: a person offered to the service of and living in a monastery, but not under monastic vows or full monastic rule

oblate in British English 1
adjective: having an equatorial diameter of greater length than the polar diameter

oblate in British English 2
noun: a person dedicated to a monastic or religious life

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