Definition of ELLIPTICAL

elliptical

Meanings

Plural: ellipticals

Adjective Satellite

  • rounded like an egg
  • characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements; ; - H.O.Taylor
    • "the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity"

Adj

  • In a shape of, or reminding of, an ellipse; oval.
  • Of, or showing ellipsis; having a word or words omitted.
  • Concise, condensed.
  • Elliptic.

Noun

  • An elliptical galaxy.
  • An elliptical trainer.

Origin / Etymology

From elliptic + -al, from Ancient Greek ἐλλειπτικός (elleiptikós), from ἐλλείπω (elleípō, “I leave out, omit”).

Synonyms

egg-shaped, elliptic, oval, oval-shaped, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolate

Scrabble Score: 14

elliptical is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
elliptical is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
elliptical is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

elliptical is a valid Words With Friends word