Definition of "elliptical" []

• In a shape reminding of an ellipse; oval. (adjective)
• Of, or showing ellipsis; having a word or words omitted. (adjective)
• Concise, condensed. (adjective)
• Alternative form of elliptic. (adjective)
• Being flat and in the shape of a twice-symmetrical ellipse; oval. (adjective)

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• "What resulted was system of planets orbiting in elliptical, not circular, orbits described by three laws."
• "The signals come from 2 satellites that are picked up by one smaller 33.5 by 26.5 in elliptical dish."
• "There are other kinds of constructions in which the choice of “me” and “I” in short elliptical phrases may depend onwhether a subject or an object is implied."