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Meaning of
elliptic
in English
elliptic
us
/ɪˈlɪptɪk/
uk
/ɪˈlɪptɪk/
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Definitions
Adjective
relating
to
an
ellipse
(
geometry
)
The
architect
designed
an
elliptic
dome
for
the
new
building
.
oval-shaped
(
leaves
,
etc
.);
tapering
gradually
The
leaves
of
the
plant
have
an
elliptic
shape
with
pointed
tips
.
omitting
words
;
abbreviated
speech
Her
elliptic
responses
made
it
difficult
to
understand
her
intentions
.