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elliptically, adv.|ɛˈlɪptɪkəlɪ|
[f. prec. + -ly2.]
In an elliptical manner.
1. Gram. With use of ellipsis.
1816J. Gilchrist Philos. Etym. Introd. 21 Almost every word is put elliptically. 1856Dove Logic Chr. Faith i. i. §2. 39 [Certain sciences] use..elliptically, the Syllogism.
2. In the form or after the manner of an ellipse.
1831Brewster Optics xxvii. 229 Light polarised + 45° is elliptically polarised. |
