American English pronunciation
How to pronounce elliptical
IPA transcription: [ɪ'lɪptɪkəl]
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Adjective
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rounded like an egg
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characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements; ; - H.O.Taylor
“the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints”
“the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity”