ELLIPTICALLY
Etymology
Adverb
elliptically (comparative more elliptically, superlative most elliptically)
in the form of an ellipse
using ellipsis
Source: Wiktionary
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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