Circular

/ˈsɜː.kjə.lə/ · adjective

Meaning

Of or relating to a circle..

Definitions by Sense

1. Of or relating to a circle.
2. In the shape of, or moving in, a circle.
3. Circuitous or roundabout.
4. Referring back to itself, so as to prevent computation or comprehension; infinitely recursive.
5. Distributed to a large number of persons.
6. (obsolete) Perfect; complete.
7. (archaic) Adhering to a fixed circle of legends; cyclic; hence, mean; inferior.
8. An advertisement, directive or notice intended for mass circulation.

Example Sentences

Near-synonyms: oval; round; toroid, ringlike, round-like

Here, in the transept and choir, where the service was being held, one was conscious every moment of an increasing brightness; colours glowing vividly beneath the circular chandeliers, and the rows of small lights on the choristers' desks flashed and sparkled in front of the boys' faces, deep linen collars, and red neckbands.

circular reasoning

Your dictionary defines "brave" as "courageous", and "courageous" as "brave". That's a circular definition.

a circular formula in a spreadsheet

It must be conceded that this definition (the definition of tort) is somewhat circular, but it is the only one that will suffice.

a proclamation of Henry III., […] doubtless circular throughout England

A man so absolute and circular / In all those wished-for rarities that may take / A virgin captive.

Synonyms for circular

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Word Forms

• more circular
• most circular
• circulars
• circularing
• circulared

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