elliptic

/ɪˈlɪptɪk/ /iˈlɪptɪk/

Meanings

adjective

Of or pertaining to an ellipse.

Examples :

"The Earth's orbit around the sun is not perfectly circular; it is an elliptic path. "

math space

adjective

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

Examples :

"Elliptic curve"

math

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.

Examples :

"Elliptic operator"

math technical function

adjective

(of leaves) Oval, with a short or no point.

Examples :

"The botanist described the plant's leaves as elliptic, noting their oval shape and lack of a distinct tip. "

plant biology

Related Words

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

mathematics noun

/mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/

An abstract representational system used in the study of numbers, shapes, structure, change and the relationships between these concepts.

"Mathematics helps us understand the relationship between different shapes in our daily lives. "

combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

functions noun

/ˈfʌŋkʃənz/

What something does or is used for.

"The key functions of a refrigerator are to keep food cold and prevent spoilage. "

operators noun

/ˈɒpəɹeɪtəs/ /ˈɑːpəɹeɪtɚs/

One who operates.

"The operators of the Ferris wheel made sure everyone was safely strapped in before the ride started. "

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

equations noun

/ɪˈkweɪʒənz/ /ɪˈkweɪʃənz/

The act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is, identical).

"We need to bring the balance of power into equation"

satisfying verb

/ˈsætɪsˌfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪŋ/

To do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.

"Paying my bills on time is satisfying. "

calculating verb

/ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."

perfectly adverb

/ˈpɜːfɪktli/ /ˈpɝfɪktli/

With perfection.

"They completed the first series perfectly."

originates verb

/əˈrɪdʒɪneɪts/

To cause to be, to bring into existence; to produce, initiate.

"The new school year originates many exciting opportunities for learning. "

coefficients noun

/ˌkoʊɪˈfɪʃənts/ /ˌkoʊəˈfɪʃənts/

A constant by which an algebraic term is multiplied.

"In the equation 3x + 2y = 7, the numbers 3 and 2 are the coefficients. "