browse words by letter
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
more about elliptical
elliptical |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Elliptic \El*lip"tic\, Elliptical \El*lip"tic*al\, a. [Gr. ?: cf F. elliptique See {Ellipsis}.] 1. Of or pertaining to an ellipse; having the form of an ellipse; oblong, with rounded ends The planets move in elliptic orbits. --Cheyne. 2. Having a part omitted; as an elliptical phrase. {Elliptic chuck}. See under {Chuck}. {Elliptic compasses}, an instrument arranged for drawing ellipses. {Elliptic function}. (Math.) See {Function}. {Elliptic integral}. (Math.) See {Integral}. {Elliptic polarization}. See under {Polarization}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: elliptical adj 1: containing or characterized by ellipsis; "the clause of comparison is often elliptical"- G.O.Curme [syn: {elliptic}] 2: rounded like an egg [syn: {egg-shaped}, {elliptic}, {oval}, {ovate}, {oviform}, {ovoid}, {prolate}] 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 [syn: {elliptic}]
more about elliptical
This work is licensed under a
