elliptic
el·lip·tic
adjective
1.
containing or characterized by ellipsis
- “the clause of comparison is often elliptical” G.O.Curme
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
Origin
From Ancient Greek ἐλλειπτικός (elleiptikós), from ἐλλείπω (elleípō, “I leave out, omit”). By surface analysis, ellipse + -tic.
Phrases
- bi-elliptic transfer
- elliptic curve
- elliptic function
- elliptic integral
- elliptic operator
- elliptic paraboloid
- elliptic regularity
- elliptic spring
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