a. [ L. circularis, fr. circulus circle: cf. F. circulaire. See Circle. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Had Virgil been a circular poet, and closely adhered to history, how could the Romans have had Dido? Dennis. [ 1913 Webster ]
A proclamation of Henry III., . . . doubtless circular throughout England. Hallam. [ 1913 Webster ]
A man so absolute and circular
In all those wished-for rarities that may take
A virgin captive. Massinger. [ 1913 Webster ]
Circular are,
Circular cubics (Math.),
Circular functions. (Math.)
Circular instruments,
Circular lines,
Circular note
Circular numbers (Arith.),
Circular points at infinity (Geom.),
Circular polarization. (Min.)
Circular sailing
Globular sailing
Circular saw.
n. [ Cf. (for sense 1) F. circulaire, lettre circulaire. See Circular, a. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ LL. circularitas. ] The quality or state of being circular; a circular form. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. knit on a circular form so as to have no seams; -- said of stockings. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
adv. In a circular manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Circular; illogical. [ Obs. & . ] “Cross and circulary speeches.” Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]