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circular

 

[ ˈsɜːrkjələr ]

Adjective / Noun
Shapes
Context #1 | Adjective

geometry

Shaped like or in the form of a circle; round.

Synonyms

circular-shaped, ring-shaped, round

Examples of usage

  • The table had a circular top.
  • The circular window let in plenty of light.
Context #2 | Adjective

communication

Involving a number of people or things that repeatedly interact with each other.

Synonyms

cyclic, recursive, repetitive

Examples of usage

  • The circular email was sent to all employees.
  • The circular discussion lasted for hours.
Context #3 | Noun

publication

A printed advertisement, letter, or notice that is distributed to a large number of people.

Synonyms

brochure, leaflet, pamphlet

Examples of usage

  • She received a circular in the mail about the upcoming sale.
  • The company sent out a circular to announce the new policy.

Translations

Translations of the word "circular" in other languages:

🇵🇹 circular

🇮🇳 वृत्ताकार

🇩🇪 rund

🇮🇩 bulat

🇺🇦 круглий

🇵🇱 okrągły

🇯🇵 円形の

🇫🇷 circulaire

🇪🇸 circular

🇹🇷 daire

🇰🇷 원형의

🇸🇦 دائري

🇨🇿 kruhový

🇸🇰 kruhový

🇨🇳 圆形的

🇸🇮 krožen

🇮🇸 hringlaga

🇰🇿 дөңгелек

🇬🇪 წრიული

🇦🇿 dairəvi

🇲🇽 circular

Word origin

The word 'circular' comes from the Latin word 'circulāris', which means 'of or pertaining to a circle'. The concept of circles has been fundamental in geometry and mathematics for centuries, leading to the adoption of 'circular' to describe anything round or cyclical.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,218, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.