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Elliptical

/ɪˈlɪp.tɪk.əl/

An elliptical galaxy.

📖 Definitions of "Elliptical"

noun
  1. 1

    An elliptical galaxy.

  2. 2

    An elliptical trainer.

adjective
  1. 1

    In a shape of, or reminding of, an ellipse; oval.

  2. 2

    Of, or showing ellipsis; having a word or words omitted.

  3. 3

    (of speech) Concise, condensed.

  4. 4

    Elliptic.

🔄 Synonyms of "Elliptical"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
conciseverbBrief, yet including all important information.
prolateverbElongated at the poles.
ellipticnoun(geometry) Of or pertaining to an ellipse.
ovatenounShaped like an egg.
ovoidnounShaped like an oval.
roundedComplete or balanced.
oviformegg-shaped
egg-shapedHaving the shape of an egg.
ovalnounAn elongated round shape resembling an egg or ellipse.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Elliptical"

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WordDefinition
elliptic(geometry) Of or pertaining to an ellipse.
prolateElongated at the poles.
ovalHaving the shape of an oval.
ovoidShaped like an oval.
ovateShaped like an egg.
roundedComplete or balanced.
conciseBrief, yet including all important information.
oviformnounegg-shaped
egg-shapedHaving the shape of an egg.
ellipsoidal(mathematics) Of or pertaining to an ellipsoid.
ellipsoidnoun(mathematics, geometry) A surface, all of whose cross sections are elliptic or circular (including the sphere), that generalises the ellipse and in Cartesian coordinates (x, y, z) is a quadric with equation x²/a² + y²/b² + z²/c² = 1.
ovaloidApproximately oval.
oblongnounHaving a length and width that are different; not square or circular.
almond-shapedoval (especially in relation to eyes)
spheroidalnounLike a spheroid; roughly spherical.
elongatedExtensive in length (physical distance, or time).
cigar-shapedtapering at each end
ovallikeResembling or characteristic of an oval.
subelliptical(biology) Somewhat elliptical in shape; approaching an ellipse.
superellipticalHaving the shape of a superellipse.

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