Elliptic

Pronunciation: /ˈɛɫˈɫɪpˈtɪk/

Elliptic (adjective)

  1. Having a shape like a stretched circle, wider in the middle.
  2. Related to equations or curves that describe an oval shape.
  3. Using few words, sometimes making it hard to understand.

Examples

  • The table had an elliptic design that fit the room perfectly.
  • She admired the elliptic mirror on the wall.

Common collocations: elliptic curve, elliptic orbit, elliptic equation, elliptic geometry, elliptic statement

Synonyms of Elliptic

Formal

Neutral