Circularity

/ˌsɜːrkjəˈlærəti/
noun

The state or quality of being in a round shape.

The perfect circularity of the sun astounded me.
Visual representation of "circularity" - The state or quality of being in a round shape

Often appears as...

  • perfect circularity
  • circular pattern
noun

The quality of a discussion or argument that does not make any progress because the people involved just repeat the same things again and again.

The circularity of their debate made it difficult to reach a conclusion.
Visual representation of "circularity" - The quality of a discussion or argument that does not make any progress because the people involved just repeat the same things again and again

Often appears as...

  • circularity of debate
  • circularity of argument

Usage tips

Disapproving

Academic

noun

In logic and mathematics, the use of definitions that rely on the concept that is actually being defined.

The circularity of the proof made it invalid.
Visual representation of "circularity" - In logic and mathematics, the use of definitions that rely on the concept that is actually being defined

Often appears as...

  • circularity of proof
  • circularity of logic

Usage tips

Disapproving

Academic

noun

The state or quality of being in a round shape.

The perfect circularity of the sun astounded me.
Visual representation of "circularity" - The state or quality of being in a round shape

Often appears as...

  • perfect circularity
  • circular pattern
noun

The quality of a discussion or argument that does not make any progress because the people involved just repeat the same things again and again.

The circularity of their debate made it difficult to reach a conclusion.
Visual representation of "circularity" - The quality of a discussion or argument that does not make any progress because the people involved just repeat the same things again and again

Often appears as...

  • circularity of debate
  • circularity of argument

Usage tips

Disapproving

Academic

noun

In logic and mathematics, the use of definitions that rely on the concept that is actually being defined.

The circularity of the proof made it invalid.
Visual representation of "circularity" - In logic and mathematics, the use of definitions that rely on the concept that is actually being defined

Often appears as...

  • circularity of proof
  • circularity of logic

Usage tips

Disapproving

Academic

Definition 1 of 3
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Geometric Shape

Used to describe objects that have a perfectly round form.

Illustration for Geometric Shape
The artist was praised for the circularity of his pottery designs.
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Physical Objects

Often refers to something you can see or touch, not abstract ideas.

Illustration for Physical Objects
The circularity of the wheel is key to its function.
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Natural Phenomena

May describe naturally occurring round shapes in nature.

Illustration for Natural Phenomena
Children noticed the circularity of the full moon.
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Geometric Shape

Used to describe objects that have a perfectly round form.

Illustration for Geometric Shape
The artist was praised for the circularity of his pottery designs.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Objects

Often refers to something you can see or touch, not abstract ideas.

Illustration for Physical Objects
The circularity of the wheel is key to its function.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Natural Phenomena

May describe naturally occurring round shapes in nature.

Illustration for Natural Phenomena
Children noticed the circularity of the full moon.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Geometric Shape

Used to describe objects that have a perfectly round form.

Illustration for Geometric Shape
The artist was praised for the circularity of his pottery designs.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Objects

Often refers to something you can see or touch, not abstract ideas.

Illustration for Physical Objects
The circularity of the wheel is key to its function.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Natural Phenomena

May describe naturally occurring round shapes in nature.

Illustration for Natural Phenomena
Children noticed the circularity of the full moon.
Visual representation of the word "Circularity"

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Video examples

Tim Dunn: How we're...

Our next step is how sustainable that product is at end of life. Circularity is what we need to get to. We're going to account for that. When a customer brings that product home, that's just one part of the interaction. Once that product has met its end of life for that customer, bring us that product back.

Video examples

Tim Dunn: How we're...

Our next step is how sustainable that product is at end of life. Circularity is what we need to get to. We're going to account for that. When a customer brings that product home, that's just one part of the interaction. Once that product has met its end of life for that customer, bring us that product back.

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Quote examples

Richard Flanagan

Australian Novelist

The past is there, but life is circular. I have a strong sense of the circularity of time.
Portrait of Richard Flanagan

Quote examples

Richard Flanagan

Australian Novelist

The past is there, but life is circular. I have a strong sense of the circularity of time.
Portrait of Richard Flanagan
Example 1 of 1
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