CIRCULAR | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word CIRCULAR in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CIRCULAR with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Circular

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

late Middle English: from Old French circulier, from late Latin circularis, from Latin circulus ‘small ring’ (see circle)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈsəːkjʊlə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

having the form of a circle

Short Definition:

shaped like circle

Examples:
  • the building features a circular atrium
Definition:

(of an argument) already containing an assumption of what is to be proved, and therefore fallacious

Short Definition:

(of argument) false

Examples:
  • the reality of standard English rests on the circular argument that that is good which good users use
Definition:

(of a letter or advertisement) for distribution to a large number of people

Short Definition:

distributed to many people

Examples:
  • a circular letter was sent asking for support

Word: Circular

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈsəːkjʊlə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a letter or advertisement that is distributed to a large number of people

Short Definition:

letter or advertisement distributed to many people

Examples:
  • I received a circular from a building society

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