1. having the shape of an ellipse; oval
Usage: geometry
2. relating to or having the form of an ellipse
Usage: mathematics
3. characterized by extreme economy of speech or writing; expressed with extreme or excessive economy; cryptically brief
Usage: formal

Examples

• The planet follows an elliptic orbit around the sun.
• The artist drew an elliptic shape on the canvas.
• The elliptic curve is fundamental to modern cryptography.
• His elliptic writing style made the instructions hard to follow.
• The coach’s elliptic comments left the team confused about the strategy.
• The elliptic galaxy appeared as a bright oval in the telescope.
• Her elliptic speech pattern omitted many connecting words.