Elips
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A closed plane curve that is symmetrical and resembles an elongated circle, geometrically defined as the set of points where the sum of distances from two fixed points or “foci” remains constant.
Synonyms & Variants
bujur
A term in geometry or measurement referring to the longitudinal dimension or elongated shape.
bulat telur
A non-technical descriptive term.
garis lengkung tertutup
A technical mathematical description for the category of geometric shapes that includes ellipses.
lonjong
The word lonjong is more commonly used for everyday physical objects.
oval
Often used in design or beauty contexts.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term is a loanword from Dutch ellips which originates from Ancient Greek elleipsis meaning a falling short or deficit. In Indonesian mathematical and astronomical contexts, this term has been used consistently since the colonial era to describe conic section geometry. Its usage in formal language is highly standardized and lacks significant slang variations due to its technical nature.
Real-world Usage
Orbit planet-planet di tata surya kita secara teknis berbentuk elips, bukan lingkaran sempurna.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.