elíptico

/i.ˈlip.ti.ku/

//i.ˈlip.ti.ku// adj

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The verdict

“elíptico” is uncommon Portuguese (frequency #72,423 among 2,493 “E” headwords), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#72,423
frequency rank, Portuguese
2,493
“E” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - que contém elipse (em se falando de frases)

Key facts for elíptico
PropertyValue
Headwordelíptico
LanguagePortuguese
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/i.ˈlip.ti.ku/
Letters8
Frequency rank#72,423
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “elíptico” sits in Portuguese frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). elíptico lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

elíptico is uncommon Portuguese at frequency #72,423 among 2,493 “E” headwords, classed as anadjective, transcribed /i.ˈlip.ti.ku/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

No misspelling variants are generated for elíptico in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct Portuguese form is elíptico, spelled E-L-Í-P-T-I-C-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    que contém elipse (em se falando de frases)
  2. 2
    com a forma de uma elipse

This word in other languages

elliptical(English)elíptico(Español)elliptique(Français)elliptisch(Deutsch)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Portuguese corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "elíptico"?
"elíptico" is spelled E-L-Í-P-T-I-C-O. The IPA pronunciation is /i.ˈlip.ti.ku/.
What does "elíptico" mean?
As an adjective, "elíptico" means: que contém elipse (em se falando de frases)
How do you pronounce "elíptico"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "elíptico" is /i.ˈlip.ti.ku/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "elíptico" come from?
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Using “elíptico”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Portuguese spelling is E-L-Í-P-T-I-C-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /i.ˈlip.ti.ku/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more Portuguese words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Portuguese words

Other uncommon Portuguese words near this rank

Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list