ˈsə:kjulə adj. & n. --adj. 1 a having
the form of a
circle. b
moving or
taking place along a circle (circular tour). 2
Logic (of reasoning) depending on a
vicious circle. 3 (of a
letter or
advertisement etc.) printed
for distribution to a
large number of
people. --n. a circular letter,
leaflet, etc. øcircular saw a
power saw
with a rapidly rotating toothed
disc. øøcircularity n. circularly adv. [ME f. AF circuler, OF circulier, cerclier f. LL circularis f. L circulus CIRCLE]