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ELLIPTIC

\ɪlˈɪptɪk], \ɪlˈɪptɪk], \ɪ_l_ˈɪ_p_t_ɪ_k]\

Definitions of ELLIPTIC

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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of a leaf shape; in the form of an ellipse

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

of a leaf shape; in the form of an ellipse

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Relating to, or formed like, an ellipse; having a part omitted; defective. Also, elliptical.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Oval; having an ellipsis.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

Of, pertaining to, or like an ellipse.
Characterized by ellipsis; shortened.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

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

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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