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elliptic
adjective(el-lip-tic)
rounded like an egg
Synonyms: egg-shaped, elliptical, oval, oval-shaped, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolate,
elliptic
adjective(el-lip-tic)
characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
Synonyms: elliptical,
Examples:
The dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints.
The explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity.
elliptic
adjective(el-lip-tic)
(of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse

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