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elliptic

/I/'l/I/pt/I/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to an ellipse; having the form of an ellipse; oblong, with rounded ends.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse

    adj.all

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. rounded like an egg

    adj.all

    Synonyms egg-shaped elliptical oval oval-shaped ovate oviform ovoid prolate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements

    adj.all

    Examples
    The dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints.
    The explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity.
    Synonyms elliptical

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

ellipseellipsisellipsographellipsoidellipsoid of revolutionellipsoidalelliptic geometryelliptic leafellipticalellipticallyellipticityellipticlanceolate

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