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elliptical
adjective
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Divide elliptical into syllables:

el · lip · ti · cal

How to pronounce elliptical:

Definition of elliptical:

elliptical (adjective):
oval-shaped
of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements.

Synonyms for elliptical:

nebulousenigmaticvagueopaquefuliginousequivocalobscuredeepuncannyarcane
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Antonyms for elliptical:

gushingexpandedtalkativejabberingsweetrumpledunendingcircuitousexpansivevague
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