Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Elliptic \El*lip"tic\, Elliptical \El*lip"tic*al\, a. [Gr. ?:
   cf. F. elliptique. See {Ellipsis}.]
   1. Of or pertaining to an ellipse; having the form of an
      ellipse; oblong, with rounded ends.

            The planets move in elliptic orbits.  --Cheyne.

   2. Having a part omitted; as, an elliptical phrase.

   {Elliptic chuck}. See under {Chuck}.

   {Elliptic compasses}, an instrument arranged for drawing
      ellipses.

   {Elliptic function}. (Math.) See {Function}.

   {Elliptic integral}. (Math.) See {Integral}.

   {Elliptic polarization}. See under {Polarization}.

Source : WordNet®

elliptic
     adj 1: containing or characterized by ellipsis; "the clause of
            comparison is often elliptical"- G.O.Curme [syn: {elliptical}]
     2: of a leaf shape; in the form of an ellipse
     3: rounded like an egg [syn: {egg-shaped}, {elliptical}, {oval},
         {ovate}, {oviform}, {ovoid}, {prolate}]
     4: characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission
        of superfluous elements; "the dialogue is elliptic and
        full of dark hints"; "the explanation was concise, even
        elliptical to the verge of obscurity"- H.O.Taylor [syn: {elliptical}]