circular
/θiɾˈkulaɾ/
circular
El informe tiene una estructura circular.
The report has a circular structure.
general
Having the shape of a circle; round.
La plaza es circular.
The square is circular.
general
Moving in a circular path or direction.
El planeta gira en una órbita circular.
The planet orbits in a circular path.
general
Returning to the starting point; cyclical.
El debate se volvió circular.
The debate became circular.
Collocations
movimiento circularcircular motionrazonamiento circularcircular reasoningcarta circularcircular letter
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Circular' is often used to describe shapes, movements, and cyclical processes.
Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion
Do not confuse 'circular' with 'circumferential' (pertaining to the circumference).
Word Origin
From Latin 'circularis', from 'circulus' (circle).
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'circular' can refer to official documents sent to multiple recipients.
Word Breakdown
circul-
circle
root-ar
pertaining to
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