ELLIPTICAL as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
   Synonym(s)
   • elliptic (what does elliptic mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints
   • the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity- H.O.Taylor
   Similar To
   • concise (what does concise mean?)
2. Meaning
   • rounded like an egg
   Synonym(s)
   • egg-shaped (what does egg-shaped mean?)
   • elliptic (what does elliptic mean?)
   • oval (what does oval mean?)
   • ovate (what does ovate mean?)
   • oviform (what does oviform mean?)
   • ovoid (what does ovoid mean?)
   • prolate (what does prolate mean?)
   Similar To
   • rounded (what does rounded mean?)
3. Meaning
   • containing or characterized by ellipsis
   Synonym(s)
   • elliptic (what does elliptic mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the clause of comparison is often elliptical- G.O.Curme
   Pertainym(s)
   • ellipsis (what does ellipsis mean?)
   • eclipsis (what does eclipsis mean?)
   • ellipsis (what does ellipsis mean?)
   • eclipsis (what does eclipsis mean?)