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English adjective: elliptical | |||
| 1. | elliptical rounded like an egg | ||
| Synonyms | egg-shaped, elliptic, oval, oval-shaped, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolate | ||
| Similar | rounded | ||
| Antonyms | angulate, angular | ||
| 2. | elliptical 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 | elliptic | ||
| Similar | concise | ||
| Antonyms | prolix | ||
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