annular

adjective

an·​nu·​lar ˈan-yə-lər How to pronounce annular (audio)
: of, relating to, or forming a ring
an annular skin lesion

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What's special about the Feb. 17, 2026 annular solar eclipse? Jamie Carter, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025 The next solar eclipse after Monday’s is an annular solar eclipse on Feb. 17, 2026. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 An annular solar eclipse will occur Feb. 17, 2026, NASA said. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025 There are four types of solar eclipses: total, annular, partial and hybrid. Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for annular

Word History

Etymology

Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French annulaire, from Medieval Latin anularis, from Latin anulus

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of annular was circa 1560

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“Annular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annular. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

annular

adjective
an·​nu·​lar ˈan-yə-lər How to pronounce annular (audio)
: of, relating to, or forming a ring

Medical Definition

annular

adjective
an·​nu·​lar ˈan-yə-lər How to pronounce annular (audio)
: of, relating to, or forming a ring
the annular diaphragm of a microscope

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