Phrase guide
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adv
Through a rotation or revolution that ends at the starting point.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adv
Through a cycle of transition, returning to where one started after gaining experience or exploring other things.
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Usage: idiomatic, not-comparable
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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see full, circle.
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noun
An arc of 360 degrees.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: geometry, mathematics, sciences
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noun
A full turn back to the original direction or orientation. a point arrived at which is the same point at which it began;
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noun
A full turn back to the original direction or orientation. a point arrived at which is the same point at which it began;
By extension, when a debate or discussion comes "full circle" when the participants end up going over points already discussed, even though no literal change of orientation is involved. the point at which effort has resulted in no progress.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
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Across languages
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