full-circle
|full-cir-cle|
B2
🇺🇸
/fʊl ˈsɜrkəl/
🇬🇧
/fʊl ˈsɜːkl/
return to origin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'full-circle' originates from the concept of a 'circle,' which in geometry is a round plane figure whose boundary consists of points equidistant from a fixed point.
Historical Evolution
The term 'full-circle' evolved from the idea of completing a circle, symbolizing a return to the starting point.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the completion of a circular path, but over time it evolved to mean returning to an original state or situation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having returned to the original position or situation, often after a series of changes or developments.
The project has come full-circle, returning to its initial concept.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42