Definitions of elliptical

1. Of or pertaining to an ellipse; having the form of an ellipse; oblong, with rounded ends.

2. Having a part omitted; as, an elliptical phrase.

3. Of, pertaining to, or like an ellipse.

4. Characterized by ellipsis; shortened.

5. Having the form of an ellipse; approaching the form of an ellipse; defective; having a part understood.

6. Oval- shaped ; leaves of about the same breadth at equal distances from base and apex, which are slightly acute.