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Meaning of Circuit
A circular journey or tour, especially one made by a judge or other official
Definitions
- A route or course, especially one that is circular or repetitive
- * A network of wiring or other conductors, especially one that is used to transmit electricity
- * A regular journey or tour, especially one made by a judge or other official
Etymology of Circuit
The word "circuit" comes from the Old French word "circuit", which is derived from the Latin word "circuitus", meaning "a going around"
The Latin word "circuitus" is derived from the verb "circuire", which is a combination of "circa" (meaning "around") and "ire" (meaning "to go")
The word "circuit" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a circular journey or tour
Example Uses
- The judge made a circuit of the local courts to hear cases
- * The electricity flowed through the circuit and powered the machine
- * The tourists took a circuit of the city to see the main sights
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
stop
end
finish
terminate
halt
cease
discontinuity
break
interruption
gap
pause
rest
stillness
stagnation
inactivity
dormancy
hibernation
suspension
cancellation