Found 2 items, similar to Elliptically.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: elliptical
elliptical
adj 1: containing or characterized by ellipsis;
“the clause of
comparison is often elliptical”- G.O.Curme [syn:
elliptic]
2: rounded like an egg [syn:
egg-shaped,
elliptic,
oval,
ovate,
oviform,
ovoid,
prolate]
3: characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission
of superfluous elements;
“the dialogue is elliptic and
full of dark hints”;
“the explanation was concise, even
elliptical to the verge of obscurity”- H.O.Taylor [syn:
elliptic]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Elliptically
Elliptically
\El*lip"tic*al*ly\, adv.
1. In the form of an ellipse.
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2. With a part omitted; as, elliptically expressed.
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