ELLIPSOID
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɪˈlɪp.sɔɪd//
noun
- (mathematics, geometry) A surface, all of whose cross sections are elliptic or circular (including the sphere), that generalises the ellipse and in Cartesian coordinates (x, y, z) is a quadric with equation x²/a² + y²/b² + z²/c² = 1."Polarizability can be imagined as a three-dimensional ellipsoid centred on the centre of the molecule, as shown in Figure 10.4."
- (geography) Such a surface used as a model of the shape of the earth."Here the geoid is thirty meters below the ellipsoid."
adj
- (mathematics) Of or pertaining to an ellipse; elliptic.
- (botany) Having the tridimensional shape of an ellipse rotated on its long axis.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 15 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ELLIPSOID'?
The word ELLIPSOID is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
E1
L1
L1
I1
P3
S1
O1
I1
D2
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ELLIPSOID'?
The word ELLIPSOID is worth 15 points in Words With Friends.
E1
L2
L2
I1
P4
S1
O1
I1
D2
Total: 15 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.