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”).
Scrabble Score: 14
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