ELLIPTICALLY

Etymology

Adverb

elliptically (comparative more elliptically, superlative most elliptically)

in the form of an ellipse

using ellipsis

Source: Wiktionary

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El*lip"tic*al*ly, adv.

1. In the form of an ellipse.

2. With a part omitted; as, elliptically expressed.

ELLIPTIC

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.

ELLIPTICAL

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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