ELLIPTICAL
Dictionary entry overview: What does elliptical mean? • ELLIPTICAL (adjective)
The adjective ELLIPTICAL has 2 senses:
1. rounded like an egg
2. characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
Familiarity information: ELLIPTICAL used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• ELLIPTICAL (adjective)
Meaning:
Rounded like an egg
Synonyms:
ovoid; oviform; oval-shaped; oval; elliptical; egg-shaped; ovate; elliptic; prolate
Similar:
rounded (curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged)
Meaning:
Characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
Synonyms:
elliptical; elliptic
Context examples:
the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints / the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity
Similar:
concise (expressing much in few words)
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