ELLIPTICAL
\ɪlˈɪptɪkə͡l], \ɪlˈɪptɪkəl], \ɪ_l_ˈɪ_p_t_ɪ_k_əl]\
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Of or pertaining to an ellipse; having the form of an ellipse; oblong, with rounded ends.
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Having a part omitted; as, an elliptical phrase.
By Oddity Software
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Of or pertaining to an ellipse; having the form of an ellipse; oblong, with rounded ends.
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Having a part omitted; as, an elliptical phrase.
By Noah Webster.
By James Champlin Fernald
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