elliptical
adjectiveHow many syllables in elliptical?
There are 4 syllables in the word elliptical.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:
ambiguous
arcane
cryptic
dark
deep
delphic
eerie
egg-shaped
ellipsoidal
elliptic
enigmatic
enigmatical
equivocal
esoteric
fuliginous
indirect
inscrutable
murky
mysterious
mystic
nebulous
obscure
occult
opaque
oval
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Antonyms for elliptical:
ambagious
ambiguous
approving
babbling
big-mouthed
blathering
bombastic
boring
ceremonious
chatty
circuitous
circumlocuitous
circumlocutional
circumlocutionary
circumlocutious
circumlocutory
confused
convoluted
devious
diffuse
digressive
discursive
dragged out
dull
effusive
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