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oval

oval, egg-shaped

adjective oh-VAHL Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Sizes & Shapes

Origin: from Latin 'ovum' (egg)

Usage Note

Oval describes an elongated, rounded shape between circular and elliptical. It is used across contexts from faces (ovales Gesicht) to sports fields and table shapes. The word is uninflected in predicative use.

Examples

"Ein ovaler Esstisch passt besser in kleine Räume als ein eckiger."

Natural Translation

An oval dining table fits better in small rooms than a rectangular one.

Literal Translation

An oval dining table fits better into small rooms than a cornered one.

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