Meaning & Definition of word "Circular"

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.

Slang Meanings of circular