Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɪptɪk/

Definitions of elliptic

noun a grammatical structure that is elliptical

Example Sentences

A1 An elliptic is a shape that looks like a stretched circle.

A2 The artist painted an elliptic in the background of the portrait.

B1 The mathematician studied the properties of elliptics in geometry.

B2 The architect used elliptics in the design of the building's facade.

C1 The astronomer observed the elliptics of distant galaxies through the telescope.

C2 The physicist explained the concept of elliptics in the context of quantum mechanics.

adjective relating to or having the form of an ellipse

Example Sentences

A1 The shape of the new playground equipment is elliptic.

A2 She drew an elliptic circle on the paper.

B1 The satellite orbits Earth in an elliptic path.

B2 The scientist studied the elliptic curve in his research.

C1 The mathematician presented a complex elliptic function at the conference.

C2 The artist created a series of paintings inspired by elliptic forms.

Examples of elliptic in a Sentence

formal The mathematician explained the concept of elliptic curves in great detail.

informal I still don't quite understand what those elliptic shapes are all about.

slang Elliptic curves are like the cool kids of the math world.

figurative Her thoughts followed an elliptic path, never quite reaching a clear conclusion.

Grammatical Forms of elliptic

past tense

ellipted

plural

elliptics

comparative

more elliptic

superlative

most elliptic

present tense

elliptics

future tense

will elliptic

perfect tense

have ellipted

continuous tense

is ellipting

singular

elliptic

positive degree

elliptic

infinitive

to ellipt

gerund

ellipting

participle

ellipted

Origin and Evolution of elliptic

First Known Use: 1656 year
Language of Origin: Latin and Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'elliptic' originated from the Latin word 'ellipticus', which in turn came from the Greek word 'elleiptikos' meaning 'defective'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'elliptic' was first used in English in 1656 to describe a shape that is oval or egg-shaped. Over time, the word evolved to also refer to a type of curve that is symmetric about its major and minor axes.