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elliptic a. 椭圆形的 椭圆形的 elliptic adj 1: (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse 2: rounded like an egg [synonym: {egg-shaped}, {elliptic}, {elliptical}, {oval}, {oval-shaped}, {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 [synonym: {elliptic}, {elliptical}] 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. [1913 Webster] The planets move in elliptic orbits. --Cheyne. [1913 Webster] The billiard sharp who any one catches, His doom's extremely hard He's made to dwell In a dungeon cell On a spot that's always barred. And there he plays extravagant matches In fitless finger-stalls On a cloth untrue With a twisted cue And elliptical billiard balls! --Gilbert and Sullivan (The Mikado: The More Humane Mikado Song) 2. Having a part omitted; as, an elliptical phrase. [1913 Webster] 3. leaving out information essential to comprehension; so concise as to be difficult to understand; obscure or ambiguous; -- of speech or writing; as, an elliptical comment. [PJC] {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}. [1913 Webster] 72 Moby Thesaurus words for "elliptic":
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