circular


Definition: Meaning of, circular in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsəːkjʊlə /

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  1. shaped like a circle
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  2. moving around in a circle
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  3. circular argument/logic/reasoning an argument or way of thinking that is not right because the statement it uses to prove that the argument is true can only be true if the original argument is already true
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circular circulars
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  1. a printed advertisement, notice etc that is sent to lots of people at the same time
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circular used in phrases

  • circular file (noun)
    1. a WASTEPAPER BASKET -- used humorously
  • circular function (noun)
    1. function of an angle expressed as a ratio of the length of the sides of right-angled triangle containing the angle
  • circular measure (noun)
    1. measurement of angles in radians
  • circular plane (noun)
    1. a plane with a flexible face that can plane concave or convex surfaces
  • circular saw (noun)
    1. an electric tool with a round metal blade that has small sharp parts around the edge, used for cutting wood
  • circular-knit (adjective)
    1. knitted in tubular form
  • portable circular saw (noun)
    1. a circular saw that is portable and is operated with a hand grip
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