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elliptical

/ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/

ellipticaladjektiv

more elliptical

Komp.

most elliptical

Super.

/ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/

Übersetzungen

The planet has an elliptical orbit around the sun.

Планета имеет эллиптическую орбиту вокруг солнца.

Definitionen

Having the shape of an ellipse; oval.

The planet's elliptical orbit causes it to be closer to the sun at certain times of the year.

Characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements; concise.

Her elliptical style of writing leaves much to the reader's imagination.

Synonyme

ellipticalsubstantiv

ellipticals

Pl.

/ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/

Commonly used as a shortened term for an elliptical trainer at gyms and, in astronomy, for an elliptical galaxy.

Definitionen

An exercise machine that simulates running or stair climbing with minimal impact on the joints; elliptical trainer.

She did forty minutes on the elliptical before lifting weights.

(Astronomy) A galaxy having an ellipsoidal shape and a smooth, nearly featureless brightness profile; elliptical galaxy.

Massive ellipticals are often found at the centers of galaxy clusters.

Synonyme

elliptical ergometer

stationary elliptical

elliptical machine

elliptical trainer