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- \i-ˈlip-ti-kəl, e-\
- /ɪˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/
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- \i-ˈlip-ti-kəl, e-\
Definitions of elliptical word
- noun elliptical (of speech or writing) using or involving ellipsis, especially so as to be difficult to understand. 1
- adjective elliptical shape: oval 1
- adjective elliptical language: omitting sth 1
- adjective elliptical Something that is elliptical has the shape of an ellipse. 0
- adjective elliptical Elliptical references to something are indirect rather than clear. 0
- adjective elliptical relating to or having the shape of an ellipse 0
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Parts of speech for Elliptical
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elliptical popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for elliptical
adjective elliptical
- oval — having the general form, shape, or outline of an egg; egg-shaped.
- ovoid — egg-shaped; having the solid form of an egg.
- ovate — egg-shaped.
- egg-shaped — having an oval form, usually with one end larger than the other.
- ellipsoidal — Alternative form of ellipsoid.
Antonyms for elliptical
adjective elliptical
- verbose — characterized by the use of many or too many words; wordy: a verbose report.
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