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elliptic

The word “elliptic” has 3 syllables: el-lip-tic

It's pronounced as /ɪˈlɪptɪk/

What is synonym and antonym for elliptic?

In the thesaurus, “elliptic” has 14 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elliptic along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for elliptic

  • ambiguous
  • blunt
  • brief
  • concise
  • cryptic
  • curt
  • dark
  • enigmatic
  • enigmatical
  • esoteric
  • mysterious
  • mystic
  • occult
  • oval

Antonyms for elliptic

  • accessible
  • bright
  • certain
  • circuitous
  • circumlocutory
  • clear
  • comprehensible
  • diffuse
  • distinct
  • enlarged
  • evident
  • intelligible
  • legible
  • obvious
  • plain
  • prolix
  • rambling
  • redundant
  • repetitious
  • tautological
  • unambiguous
  • understandable
  • unequivocal
  • verbose
  • windy
  • wordy

Meanings of elliptic

  • adjective
    1. Of or pertaining to an ellipse.
    2. Of or pertaining to a broad field of mathematics that originates from the problem of calculating arc lengths of an ellipse.
    3. (in combination, of certain functions, equations and operators) That has coefficients satisfying a condition analogous to the condition for the general equation for a conic section to be of an ellipse.
    4. (of leaves) Oval, with a short or no point.

Example Sentences

  • The elliptic shape of the orbit was explained by Kepler's laws of planetary motion.
  • In mathematics, an elliptic curve is used in various cryptographic applications.
  • The garden was designed with elliptic paths to create a sense of flow and movement.
  • His elliptic explanation left everyone confused, as he avoided directly answering the question.
  • The elliptic nature of the sculpture made it stand out among the other geometric art pieces.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elliptic, such as: accessible, ambiguous, blunt, brief, bright, certain, circuitous.

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Related Words

oblong

  • circular
  • cylindric
  • cylindrical
  • elliptic
  • globular
  • oval
  • ovate
  • ovoid
  • ovoidal
  • rectangular
  • spherical

unaligned

  • asymmetrical
  • broken
  • craggy
  • disinterested
  • dispassionate
  • elliptical
  • evenhanded
  • fair-minded
  • impartial
  • inactive
  • indifferent
  • inert
  • inexact
  • jagged
  • lopsided
  • lumpy
  • nonaligned
  • nonpartisan
  • unbalanced
  • unbiased
  • uncommitted
  • unconcerned
  • undecided
  • undulating
  • uneven
  • uninvolved
  • wavy

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