elliptic
pronunciation
How to pronounce elliptic in British English:
UK [ɪ'lɪptɪk]
How to pronounce elliptic in American English:
US [ɪ'lɪptɪk]
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- Adjective:
- containing or characterized by ellipsis
- of a leaf shape; in the form of an ellipse
- rounded like an egg
- characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
Word Origin
- elliptic (adj.)
- 1726, from Greek elleiptikos "pertaining to an ellipse," from elleipein (see ellipsis). Mostly in technical use; the common word is elliptical.
Example
- 1. Leaf blade narrowly lanceolate to elliptic , never oblanceolate .
- 2. A coupling interface method for elliptic interface problems .
- 3. Measure thickness and refractive index of thin film with elliptic spectrometer .
- 4. The orbit of mars is elliptic .
- 5. Pluto has an elliptic orbit .