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The correct spelling is elliptic.

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adjective

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The correct spelling is elliptic. Of or pertaining to an ellipse. For example: "Elliptic curve"

Usage Examples

Elliptic curve

Elliptic operator

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Of or pertaining to an ellipse.
  2. 2.Of or pertaining to a broad field of mathematics that originates from the problem of calculating arc lengths of an ellipse.
  3. 3.(in combination, of certain functions, equations and operators) That has coefficients satisfying a condition analogous to the condition for the general equation for a conic section to be of an ellipse.
  4. 4.(of leaves) Oval, with a short or no point.

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