circularly

• Наречие, означающее «круговым образом» или «в форме круга». Может описывать физическое движение по круговой траектории или использоваться в переносном смысле для описания рассуждений, которые являются циклическими (т.е. возвращаются к исходной точке без прогресса).

An adverb meaning "in a circular manner" or "in the form of a circle." It can describe physical movement along a circular path, or be used figuratively to describe reasoning that is circular (i.e., returning to its starting point without progress).

1. In a circular mannerB2formal

   In a way that moves in or follows a circle or circular path.

   По кругу

   • The planets move circularly around the sun.
   • The dancers moved circularly around the stage.
   • The water flowed circularly in the whirlpool.

   Synonymsaroundround

2. In a roundabout or indirect wayC1formal

   In a manner that is not direct or straightforward; using a circuitous route or reasoning.

   Окружным путём

   • He argued circularly, never reaching a clear conclusion.
   • The conversation went circularly, returning to the same points.
   • The report was written circularly, making it hard to follow.

   Synonymsdeviouslyevasivelyindirectlyobliquely

   Antonymsimmediatelystraightforwardly