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in circulation

in cir·cu·la·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in sur-kyuh-ley-shuh n]
    • /ɪn ˌsɜr kyəˈleɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in sur-kyuh-ley-shuh n]
    • /ɪn ˌsɜr kyəˈleɪ ʃən/

Definitions of in circulation words

  • noun in circulation an act or instance of circulating, moving in a circle or circuit, or flowing. 1
  • noun in circulation the continuous movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels, which is maintained chiefly by the action of the heart, and by which nutrients, oxygen, and internal secretions are carried to and wastes are carried from the body tissues. 1
  • noun in circulation any similar circuit, passage, or flow, as of the sap in plants or air currents in a room. 1
  • noun in circulation the transmission or passage of anything from place to place or person to person: the circulation of a rumor; the circulation of money. 1
  • noun in circulation the distribution of copies of a periodical among readers. 1
  • noun in circulation the number of copies of each issue of a newspaper, magazine, etc., distributed. 1
See all 15 definitions of in circulation

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Origin of in circulation

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50 for an earlier alchemical sense; 1645-55 for def 1; late Middle English circulacioun < Latin circulātiōn- (stem of circulātiō), equivalent to circulāt(us) (see circulate) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for In circulation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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in circulation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for in circulation

adj in circulation

  • modern — of or relating to present and recent time; not ancient or remote: modern city life.
  • ongoing — continuing without termination or interruption: ongoing research projects.
  • present — being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current: increasing respect for the present ruler of the small country.
  • prevailing — predominant: prevailing winds.
  • instant — an infinitesimal or very short space of time; a moment: They arrived not an instant too soon.
All 47 Synonyms of in circulation

Antonyms for in circulation

adj in circulation

  • antiquated — If you describe something as antiquated, you are criticizing it because it is very old or old-fashioned.
  • old-fashioned — of a style or kind that is no longer in vogue: an old-fashioned bathing suit.
  • old — far advanced in the years of one's or its life: an old man; an old horse; an old tree.
  • past — gone by or elapsed in time: It was a bad time, but it's all past now.
  • uncommon — not common; unusual; rare: an uncommon word.
All 16 Antonyms of in circulation

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