Associations to the word «Elliptic»

Wiktionary

ELLIPTIC, adjective. Elliptical
ELLIPTIC CURVE, noun. (mathematics) a smooth, projective algebraic curve of genus one, on which there is a specified point O that serves to identify it
ELLIPTIC FUNCTION, noun. (mathematics) Any function of a complex variable which is periodic in two directions
ELLIPTIC FUNCTIONS, noun. Plural of elliptic function

Dictionary definition

ELLIPTIC, adjective. (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse.
ELLIPTIC, adjective. Rounded like an egg.
ELLIPTIC, adjective. 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.

Wise words

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