Meaning of circular in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈsərkjələr/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   circular

   Definitions

   1. shaped like a ring

   Synonyms

   • rounded
2. 2. marked by or moving in a circle

   Synonyms

   • cyclic
   • cyclical

3. 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 »

4. 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