ELLIPTICAL

/ɪˈlɪp.tɪk.əl/ ► audio Scrabble 14 Words With Friends 19

Scrabble letter values: E1L1L1I1P3T1I1C3A1L1 = 14

Definition

  1. adjective rounded like an egg. — synonyms: egg-shaped, elliptic, oval, oval-shaped, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolate
  2. adjective characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements. — synonyms: elliptic

Examples

  • “the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints”
  • “the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity- H.O.Taylor”

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