{ El*lip"tic (?), El*lip"tic*al (?), } a. [Gr. &?;: cf. F. elliptique. See Ellipsis.] 1. Of or pertaining to an ellipse; having the form of an ellipse; oblong, with rounded ends.

The planets move in elliptic orbits.

Cheyne.

2. Having a part omitted; as, an elliptical phrase.

Elliptic chuck. See under Chuck. -- Elliptic compasses, an instrument arranged for drawing ellipses. -- Elliptic function. (Math.)See Function. -- Elliptic integral. (Math.)See Integral. -- Elliptic polarization. See under Polarization.