Elliptic Definition

elliptic
adjective
  1. (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse
  2. rounded like an egg
  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

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