Definition of Elliptic

Adjective: elliptic i'lip-tik

(of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse
Rounded like an egg
"I think the elliptic bodies may probably turn out to be eggs of some small animals";
- egg-shaped, elliptical, oval, oval-shaped, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolate
Characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
"the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints";
- elliptical