Definition of CIRCULAR

circular

Meanings

Plural: circulars

Noun

  • an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
    • "he mailed the circular to all subscribers"
  • An advertisement, directive or notice intended for mass circulation.
  • Ellipsis of circular letter.
  • Ellipsis of circular file.
  • A sleeveless cloak cut from a circular pattern.
  • A shuttle bus with a circular route.

Adjective

  • having a circular shape

Adjective Satellite

  • describing a circle; moving in a circle
    • "the circular motion of the wheel"

Adj

  • Of or relating to a circle.
  • In the shape of, or moving in a circle.
  • Circuitous or roundabout.
  • Referring back to itself, so as to prevent computation or comprehension; infinitely recursive.
  • Distributed to a large number of persons.
  • Perfect; complete.
  • Adhering to a fixed circle of legends; cyclic; hence, mean; inferior.

Verb

  • To distribute circulars to or at.
  • To extend in a circular direction.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English circuler, circuleer, circulere, from Old French circulier (French circulaire), from Late Latin circularis, from Latin circulus, diminutive of circus (“ring”). By surface analysis, circle + -ar.

Antonyms

sharp, square, thin

Scrabble Score: 12

circular is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
circular is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
circular is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

circular is a valid Words With Friends word