non-circulatory
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/nɒnˌsɜrkjəˈleɪtəri/
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/nɒnˌsɜːkjʊˈleɪtəri/
not related to circulation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-circulatory' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'circulatory' from Latin 'circulare', meaning 'to move in a circle'.
Historical Evolution
'Circulare' transformed into the English word 'circulate', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-circulatory'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not moving in a circle', but over time it evolved to mean 'not related to the circulation of fluids'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving or related to the circulation of blood or other fluids within a system.
The non-circulatory system of the plant is responsible for nutrient absorption.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42