What does OVATE mean?

Parts of Speech

Ovate is an adjective.

Definitions

Ovate means having the shape of an egg, with one end larger than the other.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈoʊveɪt/
• UK: /ˈəʊveɪt/

Origin and Usage

Ovate comes from the Latin word "ovatus," which means "egg-shaped." It has been used in English since the mid-18th century to describe things that are shaped like an egg, such as leaves or fruits.

Synonyms

• egg-shaped
• elliptical
• ovoid

Related Words

• oaten
• ovary
• overt
• ovine
• ozone

Example Sentences

• The leaf of the plant is ovate in shape.
• The fruit is ovate and about the size of a small egg.
• The bird has an ovate body and a long tail.