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semi-elliptic

semi-elliptic is the alternative form of semielliptic.

Meaning of semielliptic

Adjective

semielliptic (not comparable)

  1. Synonym of semielliptical.
    Synonyms:
    semielliptical
  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.

Questions about semi-elliptic

What is semi-elliptic the alternative form of?
Semi-elliptic is the alternative form of semielliptic.

Words near semi-elliptic in the dictionary

  1. semi-effigy
  2. semi-eidetic
  3. semi-elasticities
  4. semi-elasticity
  5. semi-eligible
  6. semi-elliptic
  7. semi-elliptical
  8. semi-elliptical spring
  9. semi-elliptical springs
  10. semi-episodic
  11. semi-equally

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