Elliptic Definition & Meaning
elliptic
- adjective
- (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse
- rounded like an egg
- 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
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- What does elliptic mean?
- (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse rounded like an egg 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
- What part of speech is elliptic?
- Elliptic is an adjective.
- How many definitions does elliptic have?
- Elliptic has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).