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elliptically

/ɪˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl.i/
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Adjective:elliptical
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• adverb

1

In a manner that omits words or crucial information, making the meaning indirect, concise, or difficult to understand.

Example

"The diplomat spoke elliptically about the ongoing negotiations, leaving journalists to guess the actual terms of the agreement."

2

In the shape or path of an ellipse or oval.

Example

"Comets travel elliptically around the sun, often taking decades or centuries to complete a single orbit."

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• Rhymes for elliptically

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Elliptically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/elliptically
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