Definition of "elliptical" in English

adjective

1. In a shape of, or reminding of, an ellipse; oval.

2. Of, or showing ellipsis; having a word or words omitted.

3. (of speech) Concise, condensed.

4. (mathematics, rare) Elliptic.

noun

1. (astronomy) An elliptical galaxy.

2. An elliptical trainer.