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Added 9 October 2026

elliptical

/ɪˈlɪp.tɪk.əl/ adjective

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about elliptical at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

In a shape of, or reminding of, an ellipse; oval.
Of, or showing ellipsis; having a word or words omitted.
Concise, condensed.

noun

An elliptical galaxy.
An elliptical trainer.

Origin

From elliptic + -al, from Ancient Greek ἐλλειπτικός (elleiptikós), from ἐλλείπω (elleípō, “I leave out, omit”).

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