elliptic
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elliptic Definition
(a)
containing
or
characterized
by
ellipsis
; "
the
clause
of
comparison
is
often
elliptical
"-
G
.
O
.
Curme
(s)
of
a
leaf
shape
;
in
the
form
of
an
ellipse
(s)
rounded
like
an
egg
(s)
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
elliptic Synonyms
egg-shaped
elliptic
elliptical
oval
ovate
oviform
ovoid
prolate
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