Basic Details
Word: Circular
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Shaped like a circle; round.
Synonyms: Round, ring-shaped
Antonyms: Square, angular
Idioms and Phrases
- Circular argument: A reason that goes in circles without reaching a conclusion. Example: "His explanation was a circular argument that didn't prove anything."
- Circular letter: A letter sent to multiple people, often to share important information. Example: "The teacher sent a circular letter to all parents about the upcoming school trip."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The artist painted a beautiful circular pattern on the wall that brightened the entire room.
Example 2: We played Frisbee in the park, enjoying the sunny day under the circular blue sky.
Example 3: During the meeting, she explained her idea using a circular diagram to make it easier to understand.
Fun Fact
The ancient Greeks studied circles extensively, leading to the development of important mathematical concepts, including Pi (), which helps calculate the circumference and area of circles.
Famous Quote
"The circle is the oldest and most universal symbol of wholeness and unity." John V. McKay
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "circular" mean?
a) Shaped like a square
b) Shaped like a rectangle
c) Shaped like a circle
d) Shaped like a triangle
Answer: c) Shaped like a circle
2. Which of these is a synonym of "circular"?
a) Round
b) Long
c) Flat
d) Sharp
Answer: a) Round
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "circular"?
a) Round
b) Circular
c) Square
d) Oval
Answer: c) Square
4. Which sentence uses "circular" correctly?
a) The circular table had enough space for everyone to sit around it.
b) He drew a circular line of text that was hard to read.
c) The circular elephant danced happily at the circus.
d) A circular tree is where I found a treasure.
Answer: a) The circular table had enough space for everyone to sit around it.
5. What does "circular argument" mean?
a) An argument that ends in circles but doesn't lead to a conclusion.
b) A type of letter.
c) An argument about circles.
d) An argument that is very clear.
Answer: a) An argument that ends in circles but doesn't lead to a conclusion.
