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elliptic

/ɪˈlɪptɪk/ /iˈlɪptɪk/
Visual illustration of elliptic: Of or pertaining to a broad field of mathematics that originates from the problem of calculating arc lengths of an ellipse.
adjective

Of or pertaining to a broad field of mathematics that originates from the problem of calculating arc lengths of an ellipse.

Visual illustration of elliptic: (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.
adjective

(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.