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Definition of circular - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
shaperelated to or resembling a circle
- The table has a circular design.
2.
routeindirect or roundabout in nature
- We took a circular path through the park.
3.
argumentself-referential and preventing understanding
- His reasoning was circular and unconvincing.
4.
mailintended for wide distribution
- The company sent out a circular email to all employees.
Noun
communicationUK advertisement or notice for mass distributionUK
- The company sent out a circular to all customers.
Images of circular
advertisement or notice for mass distribution
Expressions with circular
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group hurting itself because of internal fighting or conflict
The party became a circular firing squad during the debate.
letter sent to multiple recipients simultaneously
The company sent a circular letter to all employees regarding the policy changes.
power saw with a circular cutting blade
He used a circular saw to cut the wood.
handheld power tool with a circular blade
He used a portable circular saw to cut the plywood.
wastebasket for unwanted documents
The memo ended up in the circular file.
movement of an object along a path shaped like a circle
The satellite followed a nearly perfect circular motion around the planet.
debate where the conclusion is assumed in the premise
The discussion turned into a circular argument, going nowhere.
economy minimizing waste through reuse and recycling
The circular economy reduces environmental impact by reusing materials.
continuous section of the circumference of a circle
The circular arc measured 90 degrees.
breathing in through the nose while blowing out stored air
Circular breathing lets you play the flute without stopping.
clothes designed for longevity and minimal environmental impact
Circular fashion promotes eco-friendly clothing choices.
measurement of an angle in radians
The circular measure of the angle is 2 radians.
polarization of light where electric field rotates in a circle
Circular polarization is used in 3D movie glasses..
link between cells in a spreadsheet that depends on each other
Her formula failed due to a circular reference in Excel..
portion of a circle bounded by an arc and a chord
The area of a circular segment can be calculated using the segment's height and radius..
data structure using a fixed-size buffer connected end-to-end
The audio stream is managed using a circular buffer.
radius of circle containing measurement errors
The GPS has a circular error of 5 meters.
trigonometric function related to angles and circles
Sine is a common circular function used in trigonometry.
made using a circular knitting machine
The circular-knit sweater was exceptionally soft and durable..
message distributed to multiple recipients
The circular note was sent to all members of the club.
area of a circle with 0.001 inch diameter
The wire's size is measured in circular mil.
official record of royal engagements and appointments
The court circular announced the Queen's visit to Canada.
Origin of circular
Latin, circulus (circle) + -ar (suffix)
Terms with circular included in their meaning
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jewelry
circular band worn on a finger
transportation
circular object that rotates to move vehicles
vehicle parts
circular objects that rotate to enable movement in vehicles
shape
circular or oval shape formed by curving a line back towards itself
geometry
having a circular or spherical shape
shape
circular or spherical object
motion
in a circular motion or path
motion
rapid circular motion or rotation
steering
circular object used to steer a vehicle or vessel
circular movement
move in a circular path or direction
physical movement
move in a circular path or rotate
circular objects
circular bands or rings used for various purposes
toy
circular object spun around the body for fun or exercise
play
activity involving spinning a circular toy
movement
move around something in a circular path
shape
thin flat circular plate or object
shape
flat, circular object or shape
movement
move in a circular path
movement
move in a circular path
music
stringed instrument with a circular body and long neck
basketball
circular metal ring with a net for scoring
transportation
circular part of a bicycle enabling movement
automobile
circular part of a car enabling movement
motion
move in a circular path around something
Examples of circular in a sentence
The garden features a circular pathway. Her explanation was rather circular and confusing. The circular journey took us through several towns. The debate turned circular, frustrating everyone involved. Her explanation was circular, leading nowhere. A circular notice announced the change in opening hours.
Residents received a circular letter about the roadworks. A circular was distributed at the event. He found a circular in his mailbox.
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- French:circulaire, auto-référentiel, ...
- German:rund, Rundschreiben, ...
- Italian:circolare, volantino, ...
- Spanish:circular, boletín, ...
- Portuguese:circular, panfleto, ...
- Chinese:圆形的, 传单, ...
- Japanese:円形の, 回覧, ...
- Arabic:دَائِرِيّ, نشرة دورية, ...
- Hebrew:עָגוֹל, חוֹזֶר, ...
- Russian:круглый, циркуляр, ...
- Ukrainian:круглий, циркуляр, ...
- Hindi:गोलाकार, सर्कुलर, ...
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