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elliptic meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of elliptic at MeaningMonkey.org. elliptic meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.ELLIPTIC adjective
Definition of elliptic (adjective)
- (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse
- rounded like an egg
- synonyms: egg-shaped, elliptical, oval, oval-shaped, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolate
- characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
- "the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints"; "the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity"- H.O.Taylor
- synonyms: elliptical
Source: Princeton University Wordnet