circular
UK/'sɜːkjʊlə/US/'sә:kjulә/
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Definitions
adj.
Shaped like a circle; moving round in a circle.
圆形的；环形的
adj.
(of an argument) using its own conclusion as a premise; leading nowhere.
（论证）循环论证的，绕圈子的
n.
A printed notice or advertisement sent to many people.
传单；通告
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcirc (circle) + -ular (relating to) = 'circle-shaped.' The noun sense comes from the loop idea too: a circular is a notice 'sent around' to everyone — circulated.
Root circ still carries 57 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.circular shape圆形
- 2.circular motion圆周运动
- 3.circular argument循环论证
Example Sentences
- 1.
The table has a circular top made of glass.
- 2.
His reasoning is circular: he assumes what he's trying to prove.
- 3.
The store mailed a circular advertising the weekend sale.