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Alt. of Elliptical

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  1. a. Alt. of Elliptical
  2. adj. (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse
  3. adj. rounded like an egg
  4. adj. characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
  5. 1. Of or pertaining to an ellipse; having the form of an ellipse; oblong, with rounded ends. The planets move in elliptic orbits. Cheyne. 2. Having a part omitted; as, an elliptical phrase. Elliptic chuck. See under Chuck. -- Elliptic compasses, an instrument arranged for drawing ellipses. -- Elliptic function. (Math.) See Function. -- Elliptic integral. (Math.) See Integral. -- Elliptic polarization. See under Polarization.
  6. j:100 s. (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse s. characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements