Sekirov Dictionary

elliptical

/ɪˈlɪp.tɪk.əl/

adjective 5
noun 2
forms 3

adjective5

•
In a shape of, or reminding of, an ellipse; oval.
- Having admitted that the projectile was describing an orbit around the moon, this orbit must necessarily be elliptical; science proves that it must be so. — 1876
(rare) Elliptic.
•
Of, or showing ellipsis; having a word or words omitted.
- If he is sometimes elliptical and obscure, it is because he has so much to tell us. — 1940
relating to or containing an instance of ellipsis.
Concise, condensed.

noun2

An elliptical trainer.
An elliptical galaxy.

forms

ellipticals · more elliptical · most elliptical

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