Definition of elliptical
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Origin and Etymology of elliptical
Greek elleiptikos defective, marked by ellipsis, from elleipein
First Known Use: 1656
elliptical
Definition of elliptical
ellipticals
1 : elliptical galaxy In Hubble's scheme, galaxies are divided into ellipticals and spirals. — Roberto G. Abraham et al.
2 : elliptical trainer Ellipticals move in a smooth, oval motion, like riding a bike standing up, and offer great features like your beloved treadmill. — Monique Savin
1936
First Known Use of elliptical
1936
ELLIPTICAL Defined for Kids
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\-tik\Definition of elliptical for Students
: having the shape of an ellipse an elliptical orbit
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