Definitions of elliptic:
- adjective: of a leaf shape; in the form of an ellipse
- adjective: characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
Example: "The dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints"
- adjective: rounded like an egg
- adjective: containing or characterized by ellipsis
Example: "The clause of comparison is often elliptical- G.O.Curme"