circular

circular, redondo

Con forma de círculo, o que se mueve siguiendo un círculo.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Sinónimos: round

Expresiones frecuentes: circular table, circular motion, circular route

circular

Que intenta demostrar una idea usando esa misma idea, o vuelve al punto inicial sin llegar a una respuesta.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Sinónimos: self-referential

Expresiones frecuentes: circular reasoning, circular argument, circular reference

circular

Aviso, anuncio publicitario o instrucciones impresas que se envían a muchas personas.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Sinónimos: notice, flyer, leaflet

Expresiones frecuentes: send a circular, official circular, advertising circular