variants
or elliptic
ɪˈlɪptɪk
1
: shaped like a flattened circle : oval
The moon follows an elliptical path around the Earth.
2
: using few words and therefore hard to understand
a writer with an elliptical style
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“Elliptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/elliptical. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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