[ˈsəːkjʊlə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- having the form of a circle
(e.g: the building features a circular atrium)

- (of an argument) already containing an assumption of what is to be proved, and therefore fallacious
(e.g: the reality of standard English rests on the circular argument that what is good is what good users use)

- (of a letter or advertisement) for distribution to a large number of people
(e.g: a circular letter was sent asking for support)


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

[ˈsəːkjʊlə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a letter or advertisement that is distributed to a large number of people
(e.g: I received a circular from a building society)


Phrases:

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