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elliptical meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of elliptical at MeaningMonkey.org. elliptical meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.ELLIPTICAL adjective
Definition of elliptical (adjective)
- rounded like an egg
- synonyms: egg-shaped, elliptic, 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: elliptic
Source: Princeton University Wordnet