oblate Definition

oblate¹
adj

1. geom.
Said of something approximately spherical: flattened at the poles, like the Earth. Compare prolate.

Etymology: 18c: from Latin oblatus lengthened, from ob- towards + latus, past participle of ferre to bring or carry.

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oblate²
noun

1. Someone dedicated to monastic life (but without having taken vows) or to a religious life.

Etymology: 19c: from French oblat, from Latin offerre, oblatum to offer.