American English pronunciation

How to pronounce elliptical

IPA transcription: [ɪ'lɪptɪkəl]

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Adjective

  • rounded like an egg

  • 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”