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English adjective: elliptic | |||
| 1. | elliptic (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse | ||
| Similar | simple, unsubdivided | ||
| Antonyms | compound | ||
| 2. | elliptic rounded like an egg | ||
| Synonyms | egg-shaped, elliptical, oval, oval-shaped, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolate | ||
| Similar | rounded | ||
| Antonyms | angulate, angular | ||
| 3. | elliptic characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements | ||
| Samples | The dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints. The explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity. | ||
| Synonyms | elliptical | ||
| Similar | concise | ||
| Antonyms | prolix | ||
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