circuit — a complete closed path that an electric current follows
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a complete closed path that an electric current follows
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɜːrkɪt/
Korean meaning: 전류가 흐르는 완전한 폐회로
Korean pronunciation: 서-킷 (강세: 서)
Example Sentences
- My phone died because water got into the circuit and caused a short.
- The hamster thought his wheel was a tiny racing circuit and pretended to be a Formula 1 driver.
- The judge will circuit through five different towns this month.
circuit
NOUN//ˈsɜːrkɪt//
a complete closed path that an electric current follows
Complete electrical path makes light glow
Don't quit the circuit, grab a biscuit!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'circuitus', the past participle of 'circumire' meaning 'to go around'. This derives from 'circum' (around) and 'ire' (to go), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European roots.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone died because water got into the circuit and caused a short.”
“The hamster thought his wheel was a tiny racing circuit and pretended to be a Formula 1 driver.”
“The judge will circuit through five different towns this month.”
“My grandmother's old TV has so many circuits, it looks like a spaceship control panel.”
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