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circular

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɝːkjəlɚ/ · UK /ˈsɜːkjələ/

circular means: Shaped like a circle, or moving along a path shaped like a circle.

adjective

ROUNDB1

Shaped like a circle, or moving along a path shaped like a circle.

  • We sat at a circular table.
  • Stir the mixture with a circular motion.
  • The walk follows a circular route through the woods.

Similar words: round

Common phrases: circular table, circular motion, circular route

REFERS TO ITSELFC1

Using an idea to prove itself, or repeatedly referring back to the starting point without reaching an answer.

  • That is a circular argument.
  • His circular reasoning never explains why the rule is fair.
  • The formula failed because it contained a circular reference.

Similar words: self-referential

Common phrases: circular reasoning, circular argument, circular reference

noun

SHARED NOTICEC1

A printed notice, advertisement, or instruction sent to many people.

  • The school sent a circular to parents.
  • An advertising circular arrived with the mail.
  • Staff received two circulars about the new rules.

Similar words: notice, flyer, leaflet

Common phrases: send a circular, official circular, advertising circular

Questions about circular

What does circular mean?

Shaped like a circle, or moving along a path shaped like a circle.

What is circular in other languages?

Türkçe: dairesel · Español: circular · Français: circulaire · Deutsch: kreisförmig · Italiano: circolare · 日本語: 円形の

How do you pronounce circular?

In American English /ˈsɝːkjəlɚ/; in British English /ˈsɜːkjələ/.

How do you use circular in a sentence?

We sat at a circular table. Stir the mixture with a circular motion.

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