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- pronunciation:
- suhr
ky
lr
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having the shape of a circle; round.
The circular holes in the ground were made by moles.- synonyms:
- curved, round
- similar words:
- spiral
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| definition 2: |
moving in the form of a circle.
The bird flew in a circular path.- similar words:
- looping, orbiting, rotary
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a piece of printed matter, usually an advertisement, sent or given to many people.
- synonyms:
- flier, leaflet
- similar words:
- advertisement, announcement, handout, notice
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| related words: |
catalogue, pamphlet |
| derivations: |
circularly (adv.), circularity (n.) |
The word circular
contains the following parts:
circu-, circum-
Latin
prefix
that means around
  Example words:
-ar1
Latin
adjective-forming suffix
that means of, pertaining to, or resembling
More about this word part:
The suffix -ar1attaches to bound Latinate bases to form adjectives. Most adjectives ending in -ar1 combine with the suffix -ity to form nouns ending in -arity. -ar1 is a variant of -al2, -ial that for phonological reasons occurs with bases ending in 'l'.
Example words:
angular, circular, linear, lunar, muscular, particular, perpendicular, popular, regular, similar, solar, spectacular, stellar
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