transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪlɪptɪk(ə)l ]
1.
Something that is elliptical has the shape of an ellipse. ( FORMAL )
...the moon’s elliptical orbit...
ADJ
2.
Elliptical references to something are indirect rather than clear. ( FORMAL )
...elliptical references to problems best not aired in public.
= oblique
≠ direct
ADJ
• el‧lip‧ti‧cal‧ly
He spoke only briefly and elliptically about the mission.
ADV : ADV after v