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Elliptical

Ih-LIH-ptih-kuhl

/ɪˈlɪptɪkʌl/

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elliptical

Dictionary meaning

Characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements.

Synonyms: elliptic

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

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uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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