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non-circular

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective non-circular has 1 sense
  1. ellipsoid, ellipsoidal, spheroidal, non-circular - in the form of an ellipse
    Antonyms: angular, angulate (indirect, via rounded)

Definitions from the Web

Non-circular

Adjective

Not having the shape of a circle; not circular.

Senses

  1. Geometric sense: Describing a shape or form that is not perfectly round or circular. It can refer to, for example, ovals, ellipses, or irregular shapes.
  2. Logical sense: Indicating a statement or reasoning that does not involve circular logic or circular arguments; a chain of reasoning in which each step is supported by previous steps.

Examples

1. In the geometric sense:

  • The swimming pool at the resort has a non-circular shape, resembling an elongated octagon.
  • I prefer non-circular plates for serving food as they give a unique touch to the table setting.

2. In the logical sense:

  • The mathematician presented a non-circular proof, demonstrating the theorem using a direct and logically sound argument.
  • When engaging in a debate, it is important to avoid using fallacies such as circular reasoning, and instead present non-circular arguments.

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