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elliptic
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elliptic
adj.
oval, egg-shaped
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Ellipse
In mathematics, an ellipse is a curve on a plane that surrounds two focal points such that the sum of the distances to the two focal points is constant for every point on the curve. As such, it is a generalization of a circle, which is a special type of an ellipse that has both focal points at the same location. The shape of an ellipse (how 'elongated' it is) is represented by its eccentricity, which for an ellipse can be any number from 0 (the limiting case of a circle) to arbitrarily close to but less than 1.
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elliptic
Adjective
1. containing or characterized by ellipsis; "the clause of comparison is often elliptical"- G.O.Curme
(synonym) elliptical
(pertainym) ellipsis, eclipsis
2. of a leaf shape; in the form of an ellipse
(similar) simple, unsubdivided
3. rounded like an egg
(synonym) egg-shaped, elliptical, oval, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolate
(similar) rounded
4. 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) elliptical
(similar) concise
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Elliptic
(a.)
Alt. of Elliptical
Alt. of Elliptical
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elliptic
adj.
elliptical
1. oblong
بيضوي, مستطيلي
2. having a part omitted
ناقص, محذوف, تقديري, مقدر
elliptical
1. oblong
بيضوي, مستطيلي
2. having a part omitted
ناقص, محذوف, تقديري, مقدر
