Antonyms for elliptic


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ih-lip-ti-kuh l
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈlɪp tɪ kəl


Definition of elliptic

Origin :
  • 1726, from Greek elleiptikos "pertaining to an ellipse," from elleipein (see ellipsis).
  • As in irregular : adj bumpy, uneven
  • As in oval : adj long and rounded in shape
  • As in ovate : adj oval
  • As in oviform : adj oval
  • As in ovoid : adj oval
  • As in ovoidal : adj oval
Example sentences :
  • Genius is synthetic, elliptic, sudden, but always clear and sure.
  • Extract from : « The Goat-gland Transplantation » by Sydney B. Flower
  • According to Pausanias, it was made of cedar-wood, and elliptic in shape.
  • Extract from : « Museum of Antiquity » by L. W. Yaggy
  • From what does the elliptic motion in the solar system arise?
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Heavens » by Robert Stawell Ball
  • This elliptic orbit is mainly determined by the attraction of the sun.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Heavens » by Robert Stawell Ball
  • These are the ends of elliptic cylinders in connection with the vaulting.
  • Extract from : « Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of St. Paul » by Arthur Dimock
  • Probably the best conveyance is a wagon with elliptic springs.
  • Extract from : « Mysteries of Bee-keeping Explained » by M. Quinby
  • In 1792 he presented to the Academy a memoir on elliptic transcendents.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 4 » by Various
  • These petals are elliptic in shape, concave, and always widely opened.
  • Extract from : « Botany for Ladies » by Jane Loudon
  • He ought to dance well, for he is put up on elliptic springs.
  • Extract from : « Nasby in Exile » by David R. Locke
  • And he did it, with elliptic orbits having the sun in a focus of each.
  • Extract from : « History of Astronomy » by George Forbes

Synonyms for elliptic

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