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circular

The correct spelling is circular.

How to pronounce circular

/ˈsɜːk.jə.lə(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /ˈsɜːk.jə.lə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Sir-cul-ar

The correct spelling is circular. Short for circular letter. For example: "Your dictionary defines "brave" as "courageous", and "courageous" as "brave". That's a circular definition."

Usage Examples

Your dictionary defines "brave" as "courageous", and "courageous" as "brave". That's a circular definition.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Short for circular letter.
  2. 2.A sleeveless cloak cut from a circular pattern.
  3. 3.A shuttle bus with a circular route.
  4. 4.That which flies, as a bird or insect.
  5. 5.A machine that flies.

verb

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

adjective

  1. 1.Of or relating to a circle.
  2. 2.In the shape of, or moving in a circle.
  3. 3.Circuitous or roundabout.
  4. 4.Referring back to itself, so as to prevent computation or comprehension; infinitely recursive.
  5. 5.Distributed to a large number of persons.

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