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Of, relating to, or marked by extreme economy of speech or writing
“He was described elliptically by Gildas as being of the imperial family.”
Adverb for in the shape of an egg
“They are often elliptical in shape, but sometimes possess hexagonal outlines.”
Adverb for having a covert or obscure meaning
“The meaning of this elliptical message was that if the Jin were defeated, then the Song would soon feel the full fury of the Mongols.”
Adverb for not expressed or done in a direct way
Adverb for roughly spherical in shape
Adverb for having one or more bends, turns or angles
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