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/
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
Electricity flowed through the complete circuit, lighting the bulb instantly.
The circuit formed one complete loop for electricity to travel.
The circus performers completed the circuit and gathered in a giant circle.
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🎤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.
Breakdown
circum- (around) + -itus (gone/past participle) = circuit (a path that goes around and returns to its starting point)
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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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