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annular
[ an-yuh-ler ]
/ ˈæn yə lər /
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adjective
having the form of a ring.
(of a carpenter's nail) having a series of concentric grooves to improve holding power.
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Origin of annular
OTHER WORDS FROM annular
an·nu·lar·i·ty, nounan·nu·lar·ly, adverbin·ter·an·nu·lar, adjectiveWords nearby annular
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British Dictionary definitions for annular
annular
/ (ˈænjʊlə) /
adjective
ring-shaped; of or forming a ring
Derived forms of annular
annularity (ˌænjʊˈlærɪtɪ), nounannularly, adverbWord Origin for annular
C16: from Latin annulāris, from annulus, ānulus ring
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Medical definitions for annular
annular
[ ăn′yə-lər ]
adj.
Shaped like or forming a ring.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for annular
annular
[ ăn′yə-lər ]
Forming or shaped like a ring.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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