circular - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'circular' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Circular

[ a.]

- In the form of, or bounded by, a circle; round.
- repeating itself; ending in itself; reverting to the point of beginning; hence, illogical; inconclusive; as, circular reasoning.
- Adhering to a fixed circle of legends; cyclic; hence, mean; inferior. See Cyclic poets, under Cyclic.
- Addressed to a circle, or to a number of persons having a common interest; circulated, or intended for circulation; as, a circular letter.
- Perfect; complete.
- A circular letter, or paper, usually printed, copies of which are addressed or given to various persons; as, a business circular.
- A sleeveless cloak, cut in circular form.

Meaning of 'circular' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . circular

[ n]

Meaning (1):
- an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution

Example in sentence:

he mailed the circular to all subscribers

2 . circular

[ s]

Meaning (2):
- describing a circle; moving in a circle

Example in sentence:

the circular motion of the wheel

Nearby Words:

circ circar circassian circean circensial circensian circinal circinate circination circle

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