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elliptical [ɪˈlɪptɪkəl] adj
1. (Mathematics) relating to or having the shape of an ellipse 2. (Linguistics / Grammar) relating to or resulting from ellipsis 3. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) (of speech, literary style, etc.) a. very condensed or concise, often so as to be obscure or ambiguous b. circumlocutory or long-winded Also (for senses 1, 2) elliptic elliptically adv ellipticalness n Usage: The use of elliptical to mean circumlocutory should be avoided as it may be interpreted wrongly as meaning condensed or concise ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
elliptical elliptic Translations elliptical [ɪˈlɪptɪkəl] adj (= oval) [shape, arch] → elliptique; [orbit] → elliptique (= indirect) [remark] → elliptique elliptical [ɪˈlɪptɪk/əl] elliptic [ɪˈlɪptɪk] adj → ellittico/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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