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1. elliptic
adjective. rounded like an egg.
Synonyms
- ovoid
- oval-shaped
- egg-shaped
- prolate
- ovate
- oviform
- oval
- elliptical
Antonyms
- uncoiled
- square
- thin
- voluble
Etymology
- ἐλλειπτικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- ἐλλείπω (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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2. elliptic
adjective. characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements.
Synonyms
- elliptical
Antonyms
- prolate
- oblate
Etymology
- ἐλλειπτικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- ἐλλείπω (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
3. elliptic
adjective. (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse.
Synonyms
- simple
Antonyms
- rough
- complex
Etymology
- ἐλλειπτικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- ἐλλείπω (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
Sentences with elliptic
1. Adjective
Leaves are dark green, elliptic or oval in shape and 4 to 8 inches in length.