Phrase Hound found 13 phrases and 10 compound words that contain elliptical. The most common are listed below. Open elliptical in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 13
- elliptical galaxyA type of galaxy with an approximately ellipsoidal shape and a smooth, nearly featureless image.
- elliptical trainerAn exercise machine in which the feet of the user travel an elliptic path; used to simulate stair climbing, walking, or running without causing excessive pressure to the joints.
- elliptical galaxiesplural of elliptical galaxy: A type of galaxy with an approximately ellipsoidal shape and a smooth, nearly featureless image.
- elliptical geometryAlternative form of elliptic geometry: The branch of differential geometry that concerns Riemannian manifolds; an example of a geometry that involves Riemannian manifolds.
- semi-ellipticalAlternative form of semielliptical: Having the form of half an ellipse (divided along the major axis).
- dwarf elliptical galaxiesplural of dwarf elliptical galaxy: An elliptical galaxy that is smaller than an ordinary elliptical galaxy, common in galaxy groups and clusters.
- dwarf elliptical galaxyAn elliptical galaxy that is smaller than an ordinary elliptical galaxy, common in galaxy groups and clusters.
- giant elliptical galaxyA massive elliptical galaxy that is much larger than other galaxies in its cluster and is often located at the center of that cluster.
- semi-elliptical springSynonym of leaf spring
- elliptical trainersplural of elliptical trainer: An exercise machine in which the feet of the user travel an elliptic path; used to simulate stair climbing, walking, or running without causing excessive pressure to the joints.
- elliptical geometriesplural of elliptical geometry: The branch of differential geometry that concerns Riemannian manifolds; an example of a geometry that involves Riemannian manifolds.
- giant elliptical galaxiesplural of giant elliptical galaxy: A massive elliptical galaxy that is much larger than other galaxies in its cluster and is often located at the center of that cluster.
- semi-elliptical springsplural of semi-elliptical spring
Compound words 10
- semiellipticalHaving the form of half an ellipse (divided along the major axis).
- hyperellipticalAlternative form of hyperelliptic: Describing an extension of elliptic functions to complex numbers.
- nonellipticalNot elliptical.
- overellipticalToo elliptical.
- superellipticalHaving the shape of a superellipse.
- ellipticalnessQuality of being elliptical.
- nanoellipticalRelating to, or having the form of a nanoellipse
- quasiellipticalAlmost, but not quite elliptical.
- subellipticalSomewhat elliptical in shape; approaching an ellipse.
- unellipticalNot elliptical.