circular

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. not going directly to a point; taking a long way around.

adj. circuitous or indirect in path or reasoning.

“We took a circular route through the park to see all the gardens.”

“The hikers followed a circular trail that led them back to the trailhead after passing the waterfall and the ridge.”

C1 · Advanced Academic

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.

“His argument was circular because he just repeated his main point in different words.”

“The philosopher critiqued the author's circular reasoning, noting that the initial assumption was identical to the final conclusion.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

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.

“The supermarket sends out a weekly circular with all the latest discounts.”

“The local council distributed a circular to every household explaining the changes to the recycling collection schedule.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Archaic

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.

“The character in the old play wore a heavy wool circular to stay warm.”

“The museum's costume collection includes a velvet circular from the mid-nineteenth century, remarkably well-preserved despite its age.”