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elliptic

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɪptɪk/
Definition of elliptic

adjective

  • relating to or having the form of an ellipse.

Derivatives

ellipticity

Pronunciation: /ɛlɪpˈtɪsɪti/
noun

Origin:

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

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Definition of elliptic in the US English dictionary

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