Elliptic - Definition

adj 1: (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse
2: rounded like an egg [syn: egg-shaped, elliptic,
elliptical, oval, oval-shaped, ovate, oviform,
ovoid, prolate]
3: 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 [syn: elliptic,
elliptical]