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Meaning of elliptical
The primary meaning of the word "elliptical" refers to something that is shaped like an ellipse, which is a curve on a plane surrounding two focal points such that the sum of the distances to the two focal points is constant.
Etymology of elliptical
The word "elliptical" originates from the Greek word "ἔλλειψις" (elleipsis), meaning "a falling short", which is derived from "ἐλλείπω" (elleipō), meaning "to fall short".
The term "elliptical" was first used in English in the 17th century to describe the shape of an ellipse in mathematics and astronomy.
Synonyms
oval
circular
curved
arced
rounded
egg-shaped
pear-shaped
teardrop-shaped
asymmetric
irregular
uneven
oblong
elongated
prolate
spheroidal
spherical
globular
curved
bent
twisted
coiled
spiral
helical
cycloidal
parabolic
hyperbolic
semicircular
crescent-shaped
annular
ring-shaped
toroidal
doughnut-shaped
Definitions
- Relating to or resembling an ellipse, which is a curve on a plane surrounding two focal points such that the sum of the distances to the two focal points is constant.
- * (Of a statement or expression) ambiguous or misleading, especially by being open to multiple interpretations.
Usage Examples
- The elliptical shape of the galaxy is due to its rotation and the gravitational pull of nearby stars.
- * The poet's elliptical language made it difficult to decipher the true meaning of the poem.
Antonyms
rectangular
square
triangular
polygonal
linear
straight
direct
straightforward
explicit
clear
precise
unambiguous
unequivocal
rectilinear
angular
sharp
pointed
jagged
zigzag
sinusoidal
wavy
irregular
erratic
unpredictable