|
WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!
Adjective elliptic has 4 senses
- elliptical, elliptic - containing or characterized by ellipsis; "the clause of comparison is often elliptical"- G.O.Curme
- elliptic - of a leaf shape; in the form of an ellipse
Antonym: compound (indirect, via simple)
- egg-shaped, elliptic, elliptical, oval, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolate - rounded like an egg
Antonyms: angular, angulate (indirect, via rounded)
- elliptic, elliptical - 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
Antonym: prolix (indirect, via concise)
|