elliptical

The word “elliptical” has 4 syllables: el-lip-ti-cal

It's pronounced as /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/


What is synonym and antonym for elliptical?

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

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


Synonyms for elliptical

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

Antonyms for elliptical

  • 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 elliptical

  • noun
    1. An elliptical galaxy.
    2. An elliptical trainer.
  • adjective
    1. In a shape of, or reminding of, an ellipse; oval.
    2. Of, or showing ellipsis; having a word or words omitted.
    3. (of speech) Concise, condensed.
    4. Elliptic.

Example Sentences

  • The elliptical orbit of the planet was explained in the astronomy lecture.
  • The elliptical shape of the running track made it ideal for training.
  • The artist used elliptical strokes to create a sense of movement in the painting.
  • She gave an elliptical response, leaving much of the question unanswered.
  • The diagram showed an elliptical path that the satellite followed around Earth.

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

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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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