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Meaning of 'elliptical' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Elliptical [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to an ellipse; having the form of an ellipse; oblong, with rounded ends.
- Having a part omitted; as, an elliptical phrase.

Meaning of 'elliptical' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . elliptical [ s]
Meaning (1):
- characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
Example in sentence:
  • the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints;
  • the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity

Nearby Words:

ell ellachick ellagic ellebore elleborin elleck ellenge ellengeness elles ellinge

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