noncircular

/nɑnˈsɜrkjələr/
adjective
  1. Not shaped like a circle; not round.
    • The table had a noncircular, oval shape.
    • The artist preferred noncircular frames for her paintings.
    • Engineers tested noncircular gears for the new machine.
  2. Not following a circular or repetitive argument; logical and linear.
    • A noncircular proof avoids assuming what it tries to prove.
    • His reasoning was clear and noncircular.
    • The professor demanded a noncircular explanation for the theory.
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