elliptical
In a shape of, or reminding of, an ellipseIn a shape of, or reminding of, an ellipse; oval.
» I got a runner's high after using the elliptical machine for fifty minutes.
Meaning
5 sensesIn a shape of, or reminding of, an ellipse; oval.
эллипти́ческийelliptíčeskij
Of, or showing ellipsis; having a word or words omitted.
эллипти́ческийelliptíčeskij
Concise, condensed.
кра́ткийkrátkij, сжа́тыйsžátyj
(rare)Elliptic.
Relating to or containing an instance of ellipsis.
- characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
- rounded like an egg
Examples
16 sentencesI got a runner's high after using the elliptical machine for fifty minutes.
Elliptical bicycles are a good option for exercising indoors.
Sirius has an elliptical orbit.
ruУ Сириуса эллиптическая орбита.
The planets follow elliptical orbits.
Pluto's orbit is highly elliptical.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 2
Origin
From elliptic + -al, from Ancient Greek ἐλλειπτικός (elleiptikós), from ἐλλείπω (elleípō,From elliptic + -al, from Ancient Greek ἐλλειπτικός (elleiptikós), from ἐλλείπω (elleípō, “I leave out, omit”).
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Forms
more elliptical, most elliptical| Comparative | more elliptical Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most elliptical Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
8 synonyms- characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements:elliptic
- rounded like an egg:egg-shapedellipticovaloval-shapedovateoviformovoidprolate
Word family
11 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form