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In the form of, or bounded by, a circle; round.

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  1. a. In the form of, or bounded by, a circle; round.
  2. a. repeating itself; ending in itself; reverting to the point of beginning; hence, illogical; inconclusive; as, circular reasoning.
  3. a. Adhering to a fixed circle of legends; cyclic; hence, mean; inferior. See Cyclic poets, under Cyclic.
  4. a. Addressed to a circle, or to a number of persons having a common interest; circulated, or intended for circulation; as, a circular letter.
  5. a. Perfect; complete.
  6. a. A circular letter, or paper, usually printed, copies of which are addressed or given to various persons; as, a business circular.
  7. a. A sleeveless cloak, cut in circular form.
  8. adj. having the shape or form of a circle
  9. adj. describing a circle; moving in a circle
  10. n. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
  11. j:84/n:16 n. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution s. describing a circle; moving in a circle