Definition

Not moving around or being passed from one person to another.

Example

The library has a collection of noncirculating books that cannot be borrowed.

Conversation

Did you hear about the library's new policy on books?

Yeah, they have a section for noncirculating items now.

I wonder why they decided to do that.

It might help preserve rare books that shouldn't be checked out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Noncirculating → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "circulating" (from Latin "circulare", meaning to move in a circle). The word "noncirculating" means not moving in a circle or not being in circulation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') moving in a 'circle' ('circulare') — that's why noncirculating means something that is not in circulation.

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