prolated
/prə(ʊ)ˈleɪtɪd/adjective
1 Geometry = prolate.
- Hooke used the term to designate an oblate spheroid..
2(In Vedic recitation) of a vowel: protacted.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Robert Hooke (1635–1703), natural philosopher. Partly from classical Latin prōlātus, past participle of prōferre to bring forth, to produce, to prolong, extend + -ed, and partly directly from prolate + -ed.