elliptically

Meanings

• adjective

  Leaving out words considered unnecessary in a sentence without altering its meaning.

  - "He's a brilliant student, full of ideas – eloquent and elliptical."
  - "The poet's elliptical language leaves much to the reader's imagination."
  - "She gave an elliptical answer, leaving out some important details."

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Variants

List of all variants of elliptically that leads to same result
elliptic , elliptical , elliptically

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'elliptikos', meaning 'leaving out' or 'deficient'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'elliptical' is also used in astronomy to describe the shape of an ellipse.

2. The term 'elliptical' was first used in English in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Implicit language: Implicit language is similar to elliptical language, but it is not left unsaid on purpose. It is language that is assumed to be known or understood from the context.

2. Omission: Omission is the act of leaving something out, intentionally or unintentionally. Elliptical language is a deliberate form of omission.

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Culture

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In literature, elliptical language is used to create suspense, intrigue, and to leave room for the reader's imagination. It is also used in poetry to create ambiguity and to encourage multiple interpretations.

How to Memorize "elliptically"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sentence with words left out, like a jigsaw puzzle. Try to fill in the missing words based on the context.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'elliptical' with 'leaving out' or 'deficient'. Try to remember that it refers to a sentence or language where some words are left out.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'LEAVE OUT' to remember the meaning of elliptical: Leaving Essential Words, Achieving Vibrant Expression Through Omitting Unnecessary Tautologies.

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