circular — having the shape of a circle; round
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the shape of a circle; round
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
Example Sentences
- My mom's circular logic: 'Clean your room because I said so, and I said so because you need to clean your room.'
- The pizza was perfectly circular until my little brother took a triangular bite.
- Students received a circular about the upcoming school festival.
circular
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsɜːrkjələr/]
having the shape of a circle; round
Making circular shapes together
In this particular circular ring, a spectacular show begins!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'circularis' meaning 'round' or 'circular', derived from 'circulus' (circle), which comes from 'circa' meaning 'around'.
Breakdown
circul- (circle) + -ar (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = circular
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📝Examples
“My mom's circular logic: 'Clean your room because I said so, and I said so because you need to clean your room.'”
“The pizza was perfectly circular until my little brother took a triangular bite.”
“Students received a circular about the upcoming school festival.”
“The satellite follows a circular orbit around Earth.”
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