The word elliptical is derived from the oval shape known as an ellipse. Many comets have an elliptical orbit around the Sun that brings them closer at some times and farther away at others.
Adjective S.
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
Adjective S.
rounded like an egg
Adjective
containing or characterized by ellipsis; "the clause of comparison is often elliptical"- G.O.Curme
a.
Of or pertaining to an ellipse; having the form of an
ellipse; oblong, with rounded ends.
a.
Having a part omitted; as, an elliptical phrase.
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They seem much rarer now, those auteur films that come out of a director's imagination and are elliptical and hermetic. All those films that got me into independent cinema when I was watching it seem thin on the ground.
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