elliptical

UK
/ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/
US
/ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/

Übersetzungen

ellipticaladjektiv
more elliptical
Komp.
most elliptical
Super.
UK
/ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/
US
/ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/
The planet has an elliptical orbit around the sun.
Планета имеет эллиптическую орбиту вокруг солнца.
ellipticalsubstantiv
ellipticals
Pl.
UK
/ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/
US
/ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/
Commonly used as a shortened term for an elliptical trainer at gyms and, in astronomy, for an elliptical galaxy.
Synonyme
elliptical ergometer
stationary elliptical
elliptical machine
elliptical trainer

Definitionen

ellipticaladjektiv
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.
ellipticalsubstantiv
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.