Elliptic - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ɪˈlɪptɪk|
Brit.
|ɪˈlɪptɪk|
adjective
- (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse
- rounded like an egg (syn: egg-shaped, elliptical, oval, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolate)
- characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements (syn: elliptical)
- rounded like an egg (syn: egg-shaped, elliptical, oval, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolate)
- characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements (syn: elliptical)
the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints
the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity
the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity
Extra examples
The moon follows an elliptical path around the Earth.
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