elliptical

Meanings

• adjective

  Something that is elliptical is shaped like an ellipse or is characterized by the omission of words that are considered unnecessary in a context.

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4328018"

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Synonyms

elliptic

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Rhymes

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compels , relapses , apples , belles , melles

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Variants

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elliptic , elliptical , elliptically , ellipticals , elliptical galaxies , elliptical galaxy , elliptical machine , elliptical trainer

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Etymology

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From the Greek word elλipsis, meaning 'omission'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'elliptical' is also used to describe elliptical galaxies, which have an elliptical shape and are characterized by their lack of spiral arms.

2. In astronomy, an elliptical orbit is the orbit of an object around a central body that is not a perfect circle but an ellipse.

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Related Concepts

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1. ellipse: A shape with the same cross-section as a circle but with different diameters for its major and minor axes.

2. omission: The act of leaving out words or information that are considered unnecessary or irrelevant.

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Culture

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In literature, the use of ellipsis is a literary device that can create suspense, suggest ambiguity, and add emphasis. In mathematics, an ellipse is a shape that is similar to a circle but has different diameters for its major and minor axes.

How to Memorize "elliptical"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an ellipse, a shape similar to a circle but with different diameters for its major and minor axes. Visualize the omission of unnecessary words in a sentence to understand the concept of an elliptical sentence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'elliptical' with the shape of an ellipse and the literary device of omitting unnecessary words.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ellipses are Elliptical Shapes' to remember the meaning of the word 'elliptical'.

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