Definition

Having the shape of a ring or forming a ring.

Example

The annular eclipse created a beautiful ring of light around the moon.

Conversation

Did you see the photos of the annular eclipse last week?

Yeah, they looked amazing! It was like a ring of fire in the sky.

I wish I could have seen it in person; that annular shape must have been breathtaking.

Definitely! I heard it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Annular → It is formed from "annulus" (from Latin, meaning ring) and the suffix "-ar" (meaning pertaining to). The word "annular" describes something that is shaped like a ring or relates to a ring.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for ring, 'annulus', to remember that 'annular' means something that is ring-shaped.

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