Meaning & Definition of word "Circular"
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Circular
/ˈsɜːr.kjʊ.lər/
noun:
- 1. a letter or advertisement that is distributed to a large number of people.
- Example: They received a circular inviting them to the community event next month.
adjective:
- 1. having the shape of a circle; round.
- Example: The garden was designed in a circular fashion, with a fountain in the center.
- 2. describing a message or communication that is distributed widely, often to multiple recipients.
- Example: The school sent out a circular to all parents regarding the upcoming parent-teacher meetings.
- 3. characterized by a cycle or sphere; going around in a loop without a clear beginning or end.
- Example: The discussion seemed circular, with participants repeating the same points without resolution.
Etymology
From Latin 'circularis', from 'circulus' meaning 'circle'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
circular reasoning:
A logical fallacy in which the conclusion is included in the premise.
circular flow:
An economic model that depicts how money moves through an economy.
circular letter:
A letter sent to multiple recipients at once.
Related Words
circle:
A round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) consists of points equidistant from a fixed center.
cycle:
A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.
circumference:
The enclosing boundary of a curved geometric figure, especially a circle.