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elliptic in German

elliptic in German is elliptisch — elliptic means shaped like, or connected with, an ellipse.

elliptic in German

elliptisch
adj
(mathematics, in combination, of certain functions, equations and operators) That has coefficients satisfying a condition analogous to the condition for the general equation for a conic section to be of an ellipse.

What does "elliptic" mean?

  1. adj Shaped like, or connected with, an ellipse.
    "In this chapter, the history of solving elliptic problems by direct marching methods is reviewed."
  2. adj Belonging to a branch of mathematics that grew out of working out the length of the curve around an ellipse.
  3. adj Having values that meet a mathematical condition similar to the one that shapes an ellipse.
    "elliptic partial differential equation"
  4. adj Oval in shape, with a rounded end rather than a pointed one.
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elliptic in a sentence

  • In this chapter, the history of solving elliptic problems by direct marching methods is reviewed.
  • elliptic partial differential equation

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What is "elliptic" in German?
"elliptic" in German is elliptisch. elliptic means: Shaped like, or connected with, an ellipse.
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