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  2. ELLIPTICALLY definition: 1. in a way that has the shape of an oval: 2. If you speak elliptically, you use language that is…. Learn more.

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      ELLIPTICALLY meaning: 1. in a way that has the shape of an...

  3. in an elliptical manner; by an ellipse. with great economy of words or expression; concisely: to speak elliptically. without sufficient transition or a logical connection between thoughts, ideas, or expressions; ambiguously or cryptically: to jump elliptically from generalities to specifics.

  4. 1. : of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse. 2. a. : of, relating to, or marked by ellipsis or an ellipsis. b (1) : of, relating to, or marked by extreme economy of speech or writing. (2) : of or relating to deliberate obscurity (as of literary or conversational style) elliptically. i-ˈlip-ti-k (ə-)lē. e- adverb. elliptical. 2 of 2. noun.

  5. 1. in the form of an ellipse. 2. in an elliptical manner; by an ellipse. 3. with great economy of words or expression; concisely. to speak elliptically. 4. without sufficient transition or a logical connection between thoughts, ideas, or expressions; ambiguously or cryptically.

  6. in an indirect way that suggests what is meant rather than stating it clearly. Want to learn more? Definition of elliptically adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. What does the adverb elliptically mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb elliptically . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  8. 1 day ago · elliptical in American English. (ɛˈlɪptɪkəl ; ɪˈlɪptɪkəl ) adjective. 1. of, or having the form of, an ellipse, as some leaves. 2. of or characterized by ellipsis; with a word or words omitted, with obscure, incomplete constructions, etc. Also elˈliptic.

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