Circular Definition

sûrkyə-lər
circulars
adjective
In the shape of a circle; round.
Webster's New World
Relating to a circle.
Webster's New World
Moving in a circle or spiral.
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Roundabout; circuitous.
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Designating or of an invalid argument in which the conclusion that is to be proved is assumed in a premise.
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noun
circulars
An advertisement, letter, etc., usually prepared in quantities for extensive circulation.
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A printed advertisement, directive, or notice intended for mass distribution.
American Heritage

In administration, a circular letter.

Wiktionary

(dated) A sleeveless cloak, cut in circular form.

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Other Word Forms of Circular

Noun

Singular:
circular
Plural:
circulars

Origin of Circular

  • From Middle English, from Old French circulier, from Latin circularis, from circulus, diminutive of circus (“ring”).

    From Wiktionary

  • Middle English circuler from Anglo-Norman from Latin circulāris from circulus circle circle

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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