Definition of "circular" in Anglais

adjective

1. Of or relating to a circle.

2. In the shape of, or moving in a circle.

3. Circuitous or roundabout.

4. Referring back to itself, so as to prevent computation or comprehension; infinitely recursive.

   • circular reasoning
   • Your dictionary defines "brave" as "courageous", and "courageous" as "brave". That's a circular definition.
   • a circular formula in a spreadsheet

5. Distributed to a large number of persons.

6. (obsolete) Perfect; complete.

7. (archaic) Adhering to a fixed circle of legends; cyclic; hence, mean; inferior.

   • February 1, 1711, John Dennis, on the Genius and Writings of Shakespeare Had Virgil been a circular poet, and closely adhered to history, how could the Romans have had Dido?

noun

1. An advertisement, directive or notice intended for mass circulation.

2. Ellipsis of circular letter.

3. Ellipsis of circular file.

4. (dated) A sleeveless cloak cut from a circular pattern.

5. A shuttle bus with a circular route.

verb

1. To distribute circulars to or at.

2. To extend in a circular direction.