English · Science & Technology
circuit
/ˈsɜː.kɪt/
[/ˈsɜː.kɪt/]
electrical loop
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A complete path through which an electric current can flow.
Example
When the wire broke, the circuit was no longer complete, so the small bulb stopped glowing.
When the wire broke, the circuit was no longer complete, so the small bulb stopped glowing.
Etymology
From Latin 'circuitus' (a going round), from 'circum' (around) plus 'ire' (to go).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in electronics, and figuratively for a route or series of events.