oblate

(ŏbˈlātˌ, ŏ-blātˈ)

1. Having the shape of a spheroid generated by rotating an ellipse about its shorter axis.
2. Having an equatorial diameter greater than the distance between poles; compressed along or flattened at the poles: Planet Earth is an oblate solid.

Related Forms:

• obˈlateˌly adverb

• obˈlateˌness noun

(ŏbˈlātˌ)

1. A layperson dedicated to religious life.
2. Oblate Roman Catholic Church A member of one of various religious communities for men or women.