circular

adjective
UK: /ˈsɜːkjʊlə/
US: /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

  1. Shaped like a circle.

    1. The table is circular in shape.
    2. We sat around the circular table discussing our travel plans.

  2. Moving in a circle.

    1. The fan has a circular motion.
    2. The dancers formed a circular pattern on the stage to end the performance.

  3. Going from one place to another and then back again.

    1. The postman does a circular route.
    2. The delivery van follows a circular path, ensuring all customers are served.

  4. A circular argument or explanation involves repeating the same points in different ways, without adding anything new or explaining anything.

    1. His explanation was circular and confusing.
    2. The debate became circular with each side repeating the same points without progress.

Synonyms

round cyclic
circular noun

  1. A notice or advertisement distributed to a large number of people.

    1. I got a circular about the sale.
    2. The store distributed a circular advertising their holiday discounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "circular" in English means: Shaped like a circle., Moving in a circle., Going from one place to another and then back again., A circular argument or explanation involves repeating the same points in different ways, without adding anything new or explaining anything..

The phonetic transcription of "circular" is /ˈsɜːkjʊlə/ in British English and /ˈsɜːrkjələr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "circular": round, cyclic.

Example usage of "circular": "The table is circular in shape.". More examples on the page.