Synonyms for elliptic

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ih-lip-ti-kuh l

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈlɪp tɪ kəl

Top 10 synonyms for elliptic

Other synonyms for the word elliptic

Définition 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

Antonyms for elliptic

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