1. (

• elliptic

) (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse ;

2. (

• egg-shaped ,
• elliptic ,
• elliptical ,
• oval ,
• oval-shaped ,
• ovate ,
• oviform ,
• ovoid ,
• prolate

) rounded like an egg ;

3. (

• elliptic ,
• elliptical

) characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements; "the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints"; "the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity"- H.O.Taylor ;