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单词 elliptically
释义

elliptical

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adjective

el·​lip·​ti·​cal i-ˈlip-ti-kəl How to pronounce elliptical (audio)
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variants or elliptic
i-ˈlip-tik How to pronounce elliptical (audio)
e-
1
: of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
2
a
: of, relating to, or marked by ellipsis or an ellipsis
b(1)
: of, relating to, or marked by extreme economy of speech or writing
(2)
: of or relating to deliberate obscurity (as of literary or conversational style)
elliptically
i-ˈlip-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce elliptical (audio)
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adverb

elliptical

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noun

plural ellipticals
1
: elliptical galaxy
In Hubble's scheme, galaxies are divided into ellipticals and spirals. Roberto G. Abraham et al.
2
: elliptical trainer
Ellipticals move in a smooth, oval motion, like riding a bike standing up, and offer great features like your beloved treadmill. Monique Savin

Synonyms

Adjective

  • ambiguous
  • arcane
  • cryptic
  • dark
  • deep
  • Delphic
  • double-edged
  • enigmatic
  • enigmatical
  • equivocal
  • fuliginous
  • inscrutable
  • murky
  • mysterious
  • mystic
  • nebulous
  • obscure
  • occult
  • opaque
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Example Sentences

Adjective The moon follows an elliptical path around the Earth. a writer with an elliptical style
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
King tides happen when the full moon or new moon tides, which are stronger than other tides, coincide with the moon swinging close to the Earth on its elliptical orbit. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Here's what the imaginary planet would look like with an elliptical orbit. WIRED, 4 Sep. 2022 While spiral galaxies like the Milky Way have many young stars that glow blue, giant elliptical galaxies only contain very old stars that glow red. Thomas Lewton, Quanta Magazine, 23 Aug. 2022 Observations of other galactic collisions and computer modeling have provided astronomers with more evidence that mergers of spiral galaxies create elliptical galaxies. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022 Most elliptical galaxies can usually be found within galaxy clusters. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 26 May 2022 But looking inside these elliptical galaxies, at the stars inside, can provide a tremendous clue. Ethan Siegel, Forbes, 11 May 2021 During the pandemic, Ms. Higgins invested in a Peloton bike ($2,000), a Pilates reformer ($3,000), an elliptical machine ($2,000), and her partner gifted her a Tonal for Christmas ($3,700). Jen Murphy, WSJ, 30 July 2022 However, we’ve also been brainwashed into thinking that in order to achieve this goal, fat loss methods require long, repetitive (i.e., boring) bouts on the elliptical, treadmill, or other cardio machines. Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 13 July 2022
Noun
Lubitsch’s reliance on the oblique, the elliptical, and the unsaid leads the audience to suspect innuendo where none may have been intended. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 The elliptical is a great low-impact cardio machine option available at most gyms. Tatiana Lampa, Good Housekeeping, 28 July 2022 That makes calisthenics routines a great option for people who want to get in some cardio, but aren’t quite jazzed about traditional cardio exercises, like running or hitting the elliptical. Jenny Mccoy, SELF, 21 May 2022 From laptop risers and an under-desk elliptical to posture-correcting seat cushions and more, see our top picks below. Nicole Charky-chami, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 May 2022 This afternoon’s double was a steady hour on the elliptical, with my heart rate between 130-140. Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2020 From there, the former White House official set up a home gym in his basement with dumbbells and an elliptical. Janine Henni, PEOPLE.com, 7 Jan. 2022 Over the past century, most home-workout equipment — the treadmill, the exercise bike, the elliptical, the Mirror, the Tonal — is centered around creating identical lean and lithe bodies. Diana Budds, Curbed, 4 Nov. 2021 Just like with other new forms of exercise, start out slowly on the elliptical. Korin Miller, Good Housekeeping, 12 Oct. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Greek elleiptikos defective, marked by ellipsis, from elleipein

First Known Use

Adjective

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1936, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

elliptical

adjective

el·​lip·​ti·​cal i-ˈlip-ti-kəl How to pronounce elliptical (audio)
variants or elliptic
-tik
: having the shape of an ellipse
an elliptical orbit

elliptically

adverb

as in concisely
in a few words the characters in Harold Pinter's plays speak elliptically leaving much of the meaning to be conveyed by the frequent, lengthy pauses

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • concisely
  • briefly
  • tersely
  • laconically
  • crisply
  • pithily
  • succinctly
  • compactly
  • curtly
  • precisely
  • summarily
  • in short
  • shortly
  • in sum
  • abruptly
  • aphoristically
  • in brief
  • exactly
  • sententiously
  • brusquely
  • bluntly
  • in a word
  • in a nutshell
  • bluffly
  • monosyllabically

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • diffusely
  • verbosely
  • redundantly
  • wordily
  • repetitiously
  • long-windedly
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