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Definition of Elliptic integral
Elliptic integral Integral In"te*gral, n.
1. A whole; an entire thing; a whole number; an individual.
2. (Math.) An expression which, being differentiated, will
produce a given differential. See differential
Differential, and Integration. Cf. Fluent.
Elliptic integral, one of an important class of integrals,
occurring in the higher mathematics; -- so called because
one of the integrals expresses the length of an arc of an
ellipse.
Elliptic integral Elliptic El*lip"tic, Elliptical El*lip"tic*al, a. [Gr. ?:
cf. F. elliptique. See Ellipsis.]
1. Of or pertaining to an ellipse; having the form of an
ellipse; oblong, with rounded ends.
The planets move in elliptic orbits. --Cheyne.
2. Having a part omitted; as, an elliptical phrase.
Elliptic chuck. See under Chuck.
Elliptic compasses, an instrument arranged for drawing
ellipses.
Elliptic function. (Math.) See Function.
Elliptic integral. (Math.) See Integral.
Elliptic polarization. See under Polarization.