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elliptical 
1  adj Something that is elliptical has the shape of an ellipse. 
FORMAL ...the moon's elliptical orbit...  
2  adj Elliptical references to something are indirect rather than clear. 
FORMAL  (=oblique)  (Antonym: direct)  ...elliptical references to problems best not aired in public.  
 elliptically    adv ADV after v 
He spoke only briefly and elliptically about the mission.