-ular

(Latin: of, relating to, or resembling; compound of the suffixes -ule, "little, small" and -ar, "pertaining to, of the nature of, like"; and so, -ular is a combining form meaning: referring to something "specified": appendicular, molecular, pedicular; as well as, a combining form meaning "resembling" something specified: circular, globular, tubular)

semicircular

sensorivascular (adjective) (not comparable)

Descriptive of the production of blood-vessel contractions or dilations as a result of a stimulation that is applied by certain nerves: Mike's cardiologist ordered a sensorivascular examination for him because he seemed to have an irregular blood flow which caused him to feel abnormally cold at times.

septangular (sep-TANG-you-luhr) (adjective), more septangular, most septangular

Descriptive of a geometric shape with seven straight sides and seven junctions: While in the desert, Jim discovered that some cacti, which when sliced, showed their cross-sections in the forms of stars or septangular shapes.

sexangular (sex-ANG-you-luhr) (adjective), more sexangular, most sexangular

Having six pronounced and visible divergent edges: Maurice had a supply of sexangular bricks which he planned to use to construct a special sitting area in his garden.

singular (adjective) (not comparatable)

1. Descriptive of something which is exceptionally good, great or remarkable: Jill's father noticed that her singular talent for singing was significantly superior to that of her brother.

Jim had a singular success as a football player because he made many more touchdowns than the other members of his team.
2. Characteristic of a person or of something that is unusual, peculiar, or odd: When Greg and his friend were walking through the cemetery, it was quite cold and foggy, and it emitted a very singular and strange atmosphere, as if there were ghosts following them!
3. Etymology: from Latin singularis, "one of a kind"; from Latin singulus, "single".

Characteristic of being unique or very odd.

Relating to being exceptional or abnormal.

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sinistrocular

Left-eyed; having the left eye as the dominant eye.

spherular

A descriptive term for a miniature sphere or globule.

stellular

Like a star or having star-like spots.

sternoclavicular (adjective)

A reference to, relating to, or the connecting of the sternum and the clavicle.

subclavicular (adjective)

A reference to the area below the clavicle.

subglobular (adjective) (not comparable)

Almost globular in shape; subglobose; platycephalic: While on vacation, Judy found a beautiful subglobular vase with a flat bottom that would be just right on her dining room table.

supersecular

Being above the world, or secular things.

supraclavicular (adjective)

Pertaining to that which is situated above the clavicle.

suprascapular

Located above the scapula, as an artery or a nerve.

talofibular

Relating to the talus and the fibula.