circular
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.having the shape of a circle or moving in a circle.
adj.pertaining to the shape of a circle or movement along a curved path that returns to its starting point.
Simple“The children sat in a circular formation on the rug for story time.”
In context“The satellite maintains a stable circular orbit around the planet, ensuring consistent data collection for the meteorological team.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.not going directly to a point; taking a long way around.
adj.circuitous or indirect in path or reasoning.
Simple“We took a circular route through the park to see all the gardens.”
In context“The hikers followed a circular trail that led them back to the trailhead after passing the waterfall and the ridge.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
adj.describing an argument that uses its own conclusion as a reason why it is true.
adj.referring to a line of reasoning where the conclusion is already assumed in the premises, creating a logical loop.
Simple“His argument was circular because he just repeated his main point in different words.”
In context“The philosopher critiqued the author's circular reasoning, noting that the initial assumption was identical to the final conclusion.”
Synonymsrecursivetautological - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a letter or advertisement that is sent to many people at the same time.
n.a printed advertisement, notice, or directive intended for wide distribution to a specific group or the general public.
Simple“The supermarket sends out a weekly circular with all the latest discounts.”
In context“The local council distributed a circular to every household explaining the changes to the recycling collection schedule.”
- 05 C2 Proficiency
n.a type of coat or cape without sleeves that is cut in a round shape.
n.a sleeveless cloak or cape constructed from a circular pattern of fabric.
Simple“The character in the old play wore a heavy wool circular to stay warm.”
In context“The museum's costume collection includes a velvet circular from the mid-nineteenth century, remarkably well-preserved despite its age.”
Usage circular economy
From Middle English circuler, circuleer, circulere, from Old French circulier (French circulaire), from Late Latin circularis, from Latin circulus, diminutive of circus (“ring”). By surface analysis, circle + -ar.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.