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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Synonym of semielliptical. not-comparable
2. 2
   In the theory of partial differential equations, designating a partial differential operator satisfying a positivity condition slightly weaker than that of being an elliptic operator. This produces a curved line progressively slightly straighter than an ellipse, such as that of an automotive leaf spring. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

semielliptical

Etymology

From semi- + elliptic.

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