hyperellipse

Meaning

Noun

  • A superellipse: a curve in two dimensions of a certain type, a generalization of the ellipse.
  • Specifically, a superellipse with an exponent (shape parameter) greater than that of the ellipse (two).
  • A multi-dimensional manifold of a certain type, a generalization of the ellipse and ellipsoid.

Origin

Modern English dictionary

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