cir·cu·lar
ˈsər-kyə-lər 
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: of or relating to a circle or its mathematical properties
a circular arc
b
: having a circular base or bases
a circular cylinder
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: marked by or moving in a cycle
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: being or involving reasoning that uses in the argument or proof a conclusion to be proved or one of its unproved consequences
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: intended for circulation
a circular letter
: a paper (such as a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
Synonyms
Examples of circular in a Sentence
Adjective
That planet has a more circular orbit than our planet does.
a rather circular discussion of the problem that never addresses it directly
Noun
According to the circular, eggs are on sale this week.
promptly tosses out those advertising circulars that come in the newspaper
Recent Examples on the Web
Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024
Built in 1979 by John Covert Watson, a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright, the one-of-a-kind biomorphic structure was designed as a second residence for artist Eugenia Hunt and is capped by a circular roof that, from the air, looks almost exactly like a sand dollar.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 July 2024
Heather Chen, CNN, 9 July 2024
Two years later, it was expanded to fill the area bounded by the North and South circulars.
—Peter Guest, WIRED, 26 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for circular 
Adjective
The flyer described the assailant as wearing a black baseball cap with a white logo on front, a gray-hooded sweatshirt, a dark-colored shirt, a circular pendant necklace and black athletic shorts.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024
Built in 1979 by John Covert Watson, a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright, the one-of-a-kind biomorphic structure was designed as a second residence for artist Eugenia Hunt and is capped by a circular roof that, from the air, looks almost exactly like a sand dollar.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 July 2024
Noun
Singapore’s state food agency (SFA) has approved 16 species of edible insects for sale and consumption in the country, according to a July 8 public circular addressed to food traders.
—Heather Chen, CNN, 9 July 2024
Two years later, it was expanded to fill the area bounded by the North and South circulars.
—Peter Guest, WIRED, 26 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for circular
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“Circular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circular. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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circular
1 of 2 adjective
cir·cu·lar
ˈsər-kyə-lər
1
: having the form of a circle : round
a circular driveway
2
: passing or going around in a circle
circular motion
4
: sent around to a number of persons
a circular letter
circular
2 of 2 noun
: a printed notice or advertisement given or sent to many people
Medical Definition
circular
adjective
cir·cu·lar
ˈsər-kyə-lər
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