adjective
1. rounded like an egg
• Syn:
• Similar to: ↑rounded
• Derivationally related forms: ↑ovoid (for: ↑ovoid), ↑oval (for: ↑oval), ↑ellipse, ↑ellipse (for: ↑elliptic), ↑ellipticity (for: ↑elliptic)
2. characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
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the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints
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"the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity"- H.O.Taylor
• Syn: ↑elliptic
• Similar to: ↑concise
Useful english dictionary. 2012.