elliptical
|el-lip-ti-cal|
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/ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/
oval or concise
Etymology
Etymology Information
'elliptical' originates from the Greek word 'elleiptikos', where 'elleipsis' meant 'falling short'.
Historical Evolution
'elleiptikos' transformed into the Latin word 'ellipticus', and eventually became the modern English word 'elliptical'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'falling short', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'oval-shaped' and 'concise'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the shape or form of an ellipse.
The planet's orbit is elliptical.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35