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Meaning of circular in English
Pronunciation
/ˈsərkjələr/
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Classifying Adjective
circular
Definitions
1.
shaped like a ring
Synonyms
rounded
2.
marked by or moving in a circle
Synonyms
cyclic
cyclical
Noun
circular
Definitions
1.
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
Examples
« he mailed the circular to all subscribers »
Qualitative Adjective
circular
Etymology
late Middle English: from Old French circulier, from late Latin circularis, from Latin circulus‘small ring’ (see circle)
Definitions
1.
having a circular shape
Synonyms
ball-shaped
global
globose
globular
orbicular
spheric
spherical
bulblike
bulbous
capitate
coccoid
cumuliform
discoid
discoidal
disklike
moonlike
moon-round
nutlike
pear-shaped
ringlike
roundish
orbiculate
orbicular
Antonyms
square
See also
rounded