annular

adjective

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

Examples of annular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Per Catholic news site Aleteia, Acutis was attributed with his first miracle for healing a young Brazilian boy from annular pancreas, which is a rare congenital disease. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024 There are three sorts of solar eclipses: total, partial and annular. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2024 Other types of eclipses includes partial, annular and hybrid. Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024 Metro Phoenix public libraries The Space Science Institute distributed 5 million solar eclipse viewing glasses to 10,000 libraries in the U.S. Libraries offered these to prepare their patrons for the Monday, April 8 eclipse, as well as last October's annular solar eclipse. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for annular 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Annular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annular. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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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