Meaning & Definition of Elliptical in English
English⟶
Elliptical
/ɪlɪptɪkəl/
adjective
1. Rounded like an egg
synonym:
- egg-shaped,
- elliptic,
- elliptical,
- oval,
- oval-shaped,
- ovate,
- oviform,
- ovoid,
- prolate
2. Characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
- "The dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints"
- "The explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity"- h.o.taylor
synonym:
- elliptic,
- elliptical