Elliptic
Pronunciation: /ˈɛɫˈɫɪpˈtɪk/
Elliptic (adjective)
- Having a shape like a stretched circle, wider in the middle.
- Related to equations or curves that describe an oval shape.
- 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