circular

Meanings

• adjective

  Something circular is shaped like a circle; having all points the same distance from the center.

  - "The circular table has no sharp edges."
  - "The circular road winds through the park."
  - "The circular saw is used for cutting wood."

• A circular object is an object that is shaped like a circle.

  - "The circular object in the painting is a wheel."
  - "The circular object in the playground is a merry-go-round."
  - "The circular object in the kitchen is a dinner plate."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɝk.jə.lɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

circular , leaflet , aviator , aviatrix

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with circular
swirl , whirl , pearl , twirl

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Variants

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circular , circularities , circularity , circularly , circularness , circularnesses , circulars , circular dichroism , circular dichroisms , circular file , circular files , circular function , circular functions , circular saw , circular saws , right circular cone , right circular cones , right circular cylinder , cone , cones , trigonometric function , trigonometric functions

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Etymology

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The word 'circular' comes from the Latin word 'circularis', which means 'pertaining to a circle'.

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Trivia

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1. A circle has 360 degrees.

2. The smallest circle that can be drawn around a square is called a circumcircle.

3. The Great Circle is the shortest path between any two points on a sphere, such as the Earth.

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Related Concepts

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1. circle: A flat circular area with no edges or sides, enclosed by a continuous line or boundary.

2. spiral: A shape that curves around a central point in a continuous, helical pattern.

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Culture

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In literature, the circular shape is often used as a metaphor for unity, completeness, and continuity. For example, in Dante's Inferno, the journey through Hell is depicted as a circular path. In art, the circle is a common geometric shape used in various forms, such as circles within circles or mandalas.

How to Memorize "circular"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'circular', visualize a circle or a round object. Imagine touching all points on the circle with your fingers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'circular' with the word 'round'. Think of things that are round or shaped like a circle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Circles are cool' to remember the meaning of 'circular'.

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