ELLIPTICAL

(adj.) 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"
synonyms : elliptic
His elliptical language made the problem even more abstruse. -added by priyavanjeri
(adj.) rounded like an egg
synonyms : egg-shaped , elliptic , oval , oval-shaped , ovate , oviform , ovoid , prolate
“an egg-shaped ceramic container”, “an oval dining table” -added by nsrees
The pendant was ovoid in shape. -added by naila_inlas
The earth is elliptical or sperical? -added by priyavanjeri

Mnemonics for elliptical

(Tag: ) elliptical means oval,which is not straight.If a person is not straight in his speech. That means he has omitted words and is unclear
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