1 adjective MATH shaped like ellipseéilipseach adj1 c m u2 adjective indirectdoiléir adj1 c m utimpeallach adj1 c m uhe described the event in a very elliptical mannerrinne sé cur síos an-doiléir ar an eachtra, bhí sé timpeall chun an teampaill ina chur síos ar an eachtra