elliptical

adjective
/ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

Meaning

Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.

Example Sentences

The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.

Synonyms

oval, oblong, concise, indirect

Antonyms

circular, direct

Collocations

elliptical orbit, elliptical machine, elliptical shape, elliptical style

Related Vocabularies

strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected
forming the most important or simplest part of something
not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized
kept out of sight; concealed.
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values

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