elliptic /ɪˈlɪp.tɪk/adjective 5noun 1forms 1 adjective5 •Of or pertaining to an ellipse.In this chapter, the history of solving elliptic problems by direct marching methods is reviewed. — 1995 •Oval, with a short or no point. •Of or pertaining to a broad field of mathematics that originates from the problem of calculating arc lengths of an ellipse. •[in compounds] That has coefficients satisfying a condition analogous to the condition for the general equation for a conic section to be of an ellipse. •Of, or showing ellipsis; having a word or words omitted; elliptical.The message, which is elliptic, could be spelled out as: (Hello) Olive. This is Julian. I am here until you want to ring me. — 2007 noun1 •An elliptical function, equation, path, etc.The Planetary Paths I trace, / Exploring Realms of boundless Space; / Elliptics, Angles, Cubes, and Curves, / In me supply the Place of Nerves; […] — 1765 formselliptics
