circular Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
handbill; flier; bill; broadside; flyer; broadsheet; throwaway.
- he mailed the circular to all subscribers
adjective having a circular shape
round.
adjective satellite describing a circle; moving in a circle
rotary; orbitual.
- the circular motion of the wheel

L. circularis, fr. circulus circle: cf. F. circulaire. See Circle.

In the form of, or bounded by, a circle; round.
repeating itself; ending in itself; reverting to the point of beginning; hence, illogical; inconclusive; as, circular reasoning.
Adhering to a fixed circle of legends; cyclic; hence, mean; inferior. See Cyclic poets, under Cyclic.
Had Virgil been a circular poet, and closely adhered to history, how could the Romans have had Dido? Dennis.
Addressed to a circle, or to a number of persons having a common interest; circulated, or intended for circulation; as, a circular letter.
A proclamation of Henry III., . . . doubtless circular throughout England. Hallam.
Perfect; complete. Obs.
A man so absolute and circular In all those wished-for rarities that may take A virgin captive. Massinger.

Cf. (for sense 1) F. circulaire, lettre circulaire. See Circular, a.

A circular letter, or paper, usually printed, copies of which are addressed or given to various persons; as, a business circular.
A sleeveless cloak, cut in circular form.