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Definition of: elliptic
(i·lip′tik) adjective
1. Of, pertaining to, or shaped like an ellipse; oblong with rounded ends.
2. Characterized by ellipsis; shortened. Also el·lip′ti·cal.
—el·lip′ti·cal·ly adverb
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