Circular: meaning, definitions and examples

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circular

[ ˈsɜːrkjələr ]

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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.

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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.

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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.