circular

/ˈsɜrkjələr/
adjective
  1. Shaped like a circle; round.
    • The park has a circular walking path that is one mile long.
    • The table has a circular top that seats eight people.
    • She drew a circular design on the paper with a compass.
  2. Moving or going around in a circle.
    • The Earth makes a circular orbit around the Sun.
    • The fan's blades move in a circular motion.
    • We took a circular route through the city to avoid traffic.
  3. Using arguments that repeat the same idea without proving anything new; not logical.
    • The debate became circular, with both sides repeating the same points.
    • A circular argument doesn't help solve the problem.
    • His reasoning was circular: he said the law is fair because it is legal.
noun
  1. A letter or advertisement sent to many people.
    • The store sent a circular announcing a big sale this weekend.
    • The company distributes a weekly circular to all its customers.
    • I found a circular in my mailbox advertising a new restaurant.
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