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
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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
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Roughly halfway between Hawai’i and American Samoa, Palmyra Atoll forms a circular chain of about 26 small islets surrounded by multiple lagoons and bordered by 15,000 acres of shallow and deeper reefs.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
In total, the court circular recorded 16 days of in-person meetings in October and 15 in November.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The Recording In the 44-minute recording, the pilots reported seeing unidentified red, circular lights and objects moving erratically toward the ocean and returning at various altitudes, with one saying the objects moved in corkscrew patterns and at extreme speeds.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Roughly halfway between Hawai’i and American Samoa, Palmyra Atoll forms a circular chain of about 26 small islets surrounded by multiple lagoons and bordered by 15,000 acres of shallow and deeper reefs.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
Discount and price comparison apps Discount apps like Flipp aggregate sales fliers and store circulars.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
In total, the court circular recorded 16 days of in-person meetings in October and 15 in November.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Circular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circular. Accessed 22 Dec. 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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