Synonyms for elliptic
el·lip·tic

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1. ellipticadjective

   (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse

   Synonyms:
   oval, oval-shaped, ovoid, prolate, elliptical, egg-shaped, oviform, ovate

   Antonyms:
   prolix, angular, angulate, compound

2. egg-shaped, elliptic, elliptical, oval, oval-shaped, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolateadjective

   rounded like an egg

   Synonyms:
   oval, oval-shaped, ovoid, egg-shaped, elliptical, prolate, oviform, watermelon-shaped, ovate

   Antonyms:
   angular, compound, angulate, prolix

3. elliptic, ellipticaladjective

   characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements

   "the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints"; "the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity"- H.O.Taylor

   Synonyms:
   oval, oval-shaped, ovoid, prolate, elliptical, egg-shaped, oviform, ovate

   Antonyms:
   compound, angulate, prolix, angular

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1. ellipticadjective

   Synonyms:
   oval

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1. List of paraphrases for "elliptic":

   elliptical

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