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Definition of full circle in English: full circleadverb ˌfʊl ˈsəːkl 1So as to complete a circle or (with reference to the turning of a wheel, especially the wheel of fortune) a full rotation; (hence) so as to return to a starting point or complete a cycle. Especially in "to come full circle". 2As or in the form of a full circle or disc. rare.
adjective ˌfʊl ˈsəːkl Of a garment: forming a complete circle when spread out, and hanging in generous, full folds when worn.
Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Shakespeare (1564–1616), playwright and poet. From full + circle. Definition of full circle in US English: full circleadverbˌfʊl ˈsəːkl 1So as to complete a circle or (with reference to the turning of a wheel, especially the wheel of fortune) a full rotation; (hence) so as to return to a starting point or complete a cycle. Especially in "to come full circle". 2As or in the form of a full circle or disc. rare.
adjectiveˌfʊl ˈsəːkl Of a garment: forming a complete circle when spread out, and hanging in generous, full folds when worn.
Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Shakespeare (1564–1616), playwright and poet. From full + circle. |