Circularly: meaning, definitions and examples

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circularly

 

[ ˈsəːkjʊlərli ]

Context #1

in a circular manner

In a manner that follows a circular path or direction. Moving in a loop or cycle.

Synonyms

cyclically, orbitally

Examples of usage

  • He walked circularly around the fountain.
  • The planets revolve circularly around the sun.
Context #2

in a repetitive or recursive manner

In a manner that involves repetition or recursion. Repeating in a circular pattern.

Synonyms

recursively, repetitively

Examples of usage

  • The algorithm works circularly to find the solution.
  • The debate went circularly without reaching a conclusion.

Translations

Translations of the word "circularly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 circularmente

🇮🇳 वृत्ताकार रूप से

🇩🇪 kreisförmig

🇮🇩 secara melingkar

🇺🇦 циркулярно

🇵🇱 cyrkularnie

🇯🇵 円形に

🇫🇷 circulairement

🇪🇸 circularmente

🇹🇷 dairesel olarak

🇰🇷 원형으로

🇸🇦 بشكل دائري

🇨🇿 kruhově

🇸🇰 kruhovito

🇨🇳 循环地

🇸🇮 krožno

🇮🇸 hringlaga

🇰🇿 шеңбер бойынша

🇬🇪 წრიულად

🇦🇿 dairəvi şəkildə

🇲🇽 circularmente

Word origin

The word 'circularly' is derived from the adjective 'circular', which comes from the Latin word 'circulus', meaning 'small ring'. The adverb form 'circularly' emerged in the English language to describe actions or processes that occur in a circular manner or involve repetition. The concept of circular motion has been observed in various natural phenomena, leading to the development of the word and its usage in different contexts.