circular

Meaning

Adj

1. Of or relating to a circle.
2. In the shape of, or moving in a circle.
3. Circuitous or roundabout.
4. Referring back to itself, so as to prevent computation or comprehension; infinitely recursive.
5. Distributed to a large number of persons.
6. (obsolete) Perfect; complete.
7. Adhering to a fixed circle of legends; cyclic; hence, mean; inferior.

Noun

1. An advertisement, directive or notice intended for mass circulation.
2. Short for circular letter.
3. Short for circular file.
4. A sleeveless cloak cut from a circular pattern.
5. A shuttle bus with a circular route.

Verb

1. To distribute circulars to or at.
2. To extend in a circular direction.

Hyphenated as

cir‧cu‧lar

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsɜː.kjə.lə(ɹ)/

Etymology

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

Sentences

Somewhat in a class by itself is the Z-pinch, which has circular field lines .