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noncirculating

/ˌnɑːnˈsɝːkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/
(UK: non-circulating)
non · cir · cu · lat · ing
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noncirculating Lexical Profile

noncirculating Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not lent out or allowed to be removed from a library or collection, and therefore available only for use on the premises.

Example

"The rare manuscript is part of the university's noncirculating collection and must be viewed in the reading room."

2

Not intended for everyday monetary transactions (of coins or currency issued primarily for collectors or bullion investment).

Example

"The mint released a commemorative silver dollar as a noncirculating legal tender coin."

3

Not moving or flowing continuously through a system or circuit (of fluids, air, or biological cells).

Example

"A buildup of sediment in the pipes created pockets of noncirculating water."

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• Nearby Words

nonchemical
nonchronological
nonchurchgoing
noncirculating
noncitizen
nonclinical
noncoastal

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