cir·cu·lar
ˈsər-kyə-lər 
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a
: 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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Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Puffers vigorously flap their fins to carve intricate circular patterns into the sand.
—Ingrid Newkirk, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2025
The Leader’s circulars feature items at these stores: Best Buy, Cash Wise Foods, EconoFoods, Factory Direct Furniture, Menards, Shopko, Slumberland Furniture, Target and Walmart
Also, check out Sports, Looking Back, The Week Ahead, Picture from the Past, puzzles and more.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The dogs indicated that drugs were present in the pallets, and police found one of pavers, which was shaped like a hexagon, contained a circular container hidden inside that contained 800 grams of methamphetamine.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Puffers vigorously flap their fins to carve intricate circular patterns into the sand.
—Ingrid Newkirk, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
Other ways to save on eggs include using store circulars, or buying them with a cash-back credit card.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2025
The Leader’s circulars feature items at these stores: Best Buy, Cash Wise Foods, EconoFoods, Factory Direct Furniture, Menards, Shopko, Slumberland Furniture, Target and Walmart
Also, check out Sports, Looking Back, The Week Ahead, Picture from the Past, puzzles and more.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Circular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circular. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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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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