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Definition of circulation

circulation

/ˌsɜːrkjəˈleɪʃən/
Plural:circulations
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Adjective:circulatory
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circulation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The continuous movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels around the body, or of sap through a plant.

Example

"Regular aerobic exercise helps improve blood circulation and overall cardiovascular health."

2

The continuous movement, exchange, or passage of something, such as air, water, or money, from place to place or person to person.

Example

"The central bank announced plans to withdraw damaged banknotes from circulation."

3

The public availability or transmission of news, information, or books, or the total number of copies of a newspaper or magazine distributed per issue.

Example

"The local newspaper has seen its print circulation decline steadily as more readers switch to digital platforms."

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• Rhymes for circulation

• Nearby Words

circularize
circularly
circulate
circulation
circulatory
circumcise
circumcision

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin circulatio, a noun of action from the verb circulari ('to form a circle'), which derives from circulus, the diminutive of circus ('ring' or 'circle').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Circulation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/circulation
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