Circulation
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The continuous movement of something in a closed system, such as blood through the body or air through a building. Can also refer to the distribution or transmission of information, newspapers, or currency.
“Poor circulation in the legs can lead to numbness and discomfort.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌsɜː(r).kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
Syllables
cir·cu·la·tion
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Contains the CIRC- prefix; features the -TION ending pattern
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Worth 15 points; solid word with good letter combinations
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