elliptical

英[ɪ'lɪptɪk(ə)l] 美[ɪ'lɪptɪkl]

1. containing or characterized by ellipsis;

"the clause of comparison is often elliptical"- G.O.Curme

2. rounded like an egg

3. characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements;

"the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints"

"the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity"- H.O.Taylor