prolate adjective. ['prǝʊleɪt] L17.
[Latin prolatus pa. pple of proferre carry forward, extend, prolong, formed as PRO-¹ + ferre carry: see -ATE².]
1. Geometry. Of a spheroid: lengthened in the direction of the polar diameter, (as) by the revolution of an ellipse about its longer axis. Opp. oblate. L17.

2. Extended or extending in width; fig. widely spread. Also (Grammar) = PROLATIVE 2. M19.
■ H. G. Wells There shone brightly a prolate moon.

■ prolately adverb M19.

■ prolateness noun M18.

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prolate verb trans. [prǝʊ'leɪt] Now rare or obsolete. E17.
[Latin prolat- pa. ppl stem of proferre: see PROLATE adjective, -ATE³.]
Extend, increase, lengthen; esp. lengthen (a word etc.) in articulation.

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