Used in error for elliptical, adj.
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释义 | society > leisure > the arts > literature > style of language or writing > conciseness > [adjective] > elliptical (6) ecliptical1583 Used in error for elliptical, adj. ellipsed1607 Characterized by ellipsis. elliptical1778 Grammar. Of sentences and phrases: Defective, lacking a word or words which must be supplied to complete the sense. Of style, etc.: Characterized… telegraphic1848 In extended use. Of a style of writing or speaking: concise and elliptical as in a telegram. telegrammic1858 characteristic of a telegram, esp. concise, condensed. telegraphese1927 Designating a concise and elliptical style of writing typical of the wording of a telegram; composed in this style. |
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