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cir·cu·lar
 circular
- pronunciation:
- suhr
ky
lr
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
relating to a circle.
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| definition 2: |
having the shape of a circle; round.
- synonyms:
- annular, curved, cycloid, round, rounded
- similar words:
- curvilinear, discoid, globular, orbicular, rotund, spherical, spiral, winding
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| definition 3: |
moving in the form of a circle.
- antonyms:
- eccentric
- similar words:
- cyclic, looping, orbiting, revolving, rotary
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| definition 4: |
of logic or reasoning, marked by the use of arguments or evidence that merely restate the premises or hypotheses in different words.
- synonyms:
- circuitous, winding
- similar words:
- devious, indirect, rambling, redundant, roundabout
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| related words: |
circuitous |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a piece of printed matter, usu. commercial, that is widely distributed.
- synonyms:
- flier, handbill, leaflet
- similar words:
- advertisement, announcement, brochure, handout, notice, placard, throwaway
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| related words: |
catalogue, pamphlet |
| derivations: |
circularly (adv.), circularity (n.) |
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