circular

The definition of circular is round or related to being round.

(adjective)

An example of something circular is a pizza pie.

Circular is defined as an advertisement that goes out to a lot of people.

(noun)

An example of a circular is the Penny Saver.

See circular in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

in the shape of a circle; round
relating to a circle
moving in a circle or spiral
roundabout; circuitous
designating or of an invalid argument in which the conclusion that is to be proved is assumed in a premise
intended for circulation among a number of people

Origin: ME circulare < L circularis

noun

an advertisement, letter, etc., usually prepared in quantities for extensive circulation

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See circular in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to a circle.
a. Shaped like or nearly like a circle; round.
b. Moving in or forming a circle.
Circuitous; roundabout: took a circular route to the office.
Using a premise to prove a conclusion that in turn is used to prove the premise: a circular argument.
Defining one word in terms of another that is itself defined in terms of the first word.
Addressed or distributed to a large number of persons.

noun

A printed advertisement, directive, or notice intended for mass distribution.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English circuler

Origin: , from Anglo-Norman

Origin: , from Latin circulāris

Origin: , from circulus, circle; see circle

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