elliptical

  1. Adjective.  In a shape reminding of an ellipse; oval.
  2. Adjective.  Of, or showing ellipsis; having a word or words omitted.
  3. Adjective.  (context, of speech) Concise, condensed.
  4. Adjective.  (mathematics, rare) (alternative form of, elliptic) .
  5. Noun.  (astronomy) An elliptical galaxy.
  6. Noun.  An elliptical trainer.

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