Circulation

Pronunciation: /ˌsɜːr.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of circulation

noun the distribution of something to a number of people or places

Example Sentences

A1 Blood circulation is important for our health.

A2 The circulation of newspapers has decreased with the rise of digital media.

B1 Regular exercise can improve circulation and reduce the risk of heart disease.

B2 The circulation of money in the economy affects inflation rates.

C1 The circulation of information through social media can have a significant impact on public opinion.

C2 The circulation of art pieces in museums around the world is carefully monitored and managed.

Examples of circulation in a Sentence

formal The newspaper has a wide circulation across the country.

informal The magazine is in circulation at the doctor's office.

slang The rumor about them broke out and started circulating around school.

figurative His ideas are constantly in circulation among the scientific community.

Grammatical Forms of circulation

• past tense: circulated
• plural: circulations
• comparative: more circulated
• superlative: most circulated
• present tense: circulates
• future tense: will circulate
• perfect tense: has circulated
• continuous tense: is circulating
• singular: circulation
• positive degree: circulation
• infinitive: to circulate
• gerund: circulating
• participle: circulated

Origin and Evolution of circulation

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'circulation' originated from the Latin word 'circulatio', which comes from the verb 'circulare' meaning 'to make circular'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 14th century to describe the movement in a circular path, the term 'circulation' evolved to also refer to the movement or flow of something through a closed system, such as blood circulating in the body or money circulating in the economy.