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Synonyms for circular


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : sur-kyuh-ler
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɜr kyə lər

Top 10 synonyms for circular Other synonyms for the word circular

Définition of circular

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Anglo-French circuler, Old French circuler "circular" (14c., Modern French circulaire), from Latin circularis, from circulus (see circle (n.)). The metaphoric circular firing squad is attested by 1990.
  • adj going around
  • noun handbill
Example sentences :
  • Circular windows at this period came into vogue in the gables of churches.
  • Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield
  • Fore and aft were circular partitions of steel, like drumheads.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • What if the orbit of Darwinism should be a little too circular?
  • Extract from : « The Origin of Species » by Thomas H. Huxley
  • In this case the connecting-rod R is made in a circular piece.
  • Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
  • It consists of a circular piece of brass drilled out, as shown.
  • Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
  • As a rule the apses are circular within and polygonal without.
  • Extract from : « Byzantine Churches in Constantinople » by Alexander Van Millingen
  • There was the circular landing-grid, rearing skyward for nearly a mile.
  • Extract from : « Pariah Planet » by Murray Leinster
  • The effect is the same in both cases—a circular vessel is produced.
  • Extract from : « The Meaning of Evolution » by Samuel Christian Schmucker
  • Then the company went down the circular iron staircase to the studio.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • Not a spider could be seen near the shining, circular doors.
  • Extract from : « Loot of the Void » by Edwin K. Sloat
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