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elliptic

Syllabification: (el·lip·tic)
Pronunciation: /iˈliptik/

Definition of elliptic

adjective

  • of, relating to, or having the form of an ellipse.

Origin:

early 18th century: from Greek elleiptikos 'defective', from elleipein 'leave out, fall short'

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