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elliptical definition

el·lip·ti·cal (e lip′ti kəl, i-)

adjective

  1. of, or having the form of, an ellipse, as some leaves
  2. of or characterized by ellipsis; with a word or words omitted, with obscure, incomplete constructions, etc.

Etymology: < Gr elleiptikos (see ellipse) + -al

Also elliptic el·lip′·tic

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