adjective

circular

circular, round

The table has a circular shape.

The table has a circular shape.

They took a circular route around the city.

They took a circular route around the city.

He made a circular argument.

He made a circular argument.

((adjective)) + ((noun)) having the form of a circle The table has a circular shape.

Synonyms: round, ring-shaped; Antonyms: linear, straight

From Latin 'circularis', from 'circulus' meaning 'small ring', a diminutive of 'circus' meaning 'ring'.

It looks like 'circle' with '-ular' added. If something is 'circular', it's like a circle.

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