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ELLIPTIC
elliptic, elliptical
(adjective) 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
elliptic, egg-shaped, elliptical, oval, oval-shaped, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolate
(adjective) rounded like an egg
elliptic
(adjective) (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
elliptic (not comparable)
(geometry) Of or pertaining to an ellipse.
(mathematics) Of or pertaining to a broad field of mathematics that originates from the problem of calculating arc lengths of an ellipse.
(mathematics, in combination, of certain functions, equations and operators) That has coefficients satisfying a condition analogous to the condition for the general equation for a conic section to be of an ellipse.
(botany, of leaves) Oval, with a short or no point.
Synonyms
• (of or pertaining to an ellipse): elliptical
Coordinate terms
• (whose coefficients satisfy a condition): hyperbolic, parabolic
Source: Wiktionary
El*lip"tic, El*lip"tic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. elliptique. See Ellipsis.]
1. Of or pertaining to an ellipse; having the form of an ellipse; oblong, with rounded ends. The planets move in elliptic orbits. Cheyne.
2. Having a part omitted; as, an elliptical phrase. Elliptic chuck. See under Chuck.
– Elliptic compasses, an instrument arranged for drawing ellipses.
– Elliptic function. (Math.) See Function.
– Elliptic integral. (Math.) See Integral.
– Elliptic polarization. See under Polarization.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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