English Dictionary

circular

/ˈsɜːk.jə.lə(ɹ)/

adj

Of or relating to a circle. / In the shape of, or moving in a circle. / Circuitous or roundabout. / Referring back to itself, so as to prevent computation or comprehension; infinitely recursive.

The children sat in a circular formation.

意味（1）

Of or relating to a circle.

意味（2）

In the shape of, or moving in a circle.

Here, in the transept and choir, where the service was being held, one was conscious every moment of an increasing brightness; colours glowing vividly beneath the circular chandeliers, and the rows of small lights on the choristers' desks flashed and sparkled in front of the boys' faces, deep linen collars, and red neckbands.

意味（3）

Circuitous or roundabout.

意味（4）

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

circular reasoning

意味（5）

Distributed to a large number of persons.

a proclamation of Henry III., […] doubtless circular throughout England

意味（6）

(obsolete) Perfect; complete.

A man so absolute and circular / In all those wished-for rarities that may take / A virgin captive.

意味（7）

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

Had Virgil been a circular poet, and closely adhered to history, how could the Romans have had Dido?