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circuit

[ˈsəɾ.kɪʈ]
Meanings
  • noun

    A closed electrical loop or system where an electric current flows.

    - "The electrical current flows through the circuit and powers the appliances."
    - "A faulty circuit can cause a short circuit, leading to an electrical fire."
  • noun

    A race track or a series of racetracks where motor vehicles compete.

    - "The Formula One circuit is known for its high-speed turns and long straightaways."
    - "Racing circuits often have pit stops where drivers can refuel and change tires."
Pronunciation
  1. [ˈsɝ.kət]



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Synonyms

dao , lu , route , tao , periplus
Rhymes
Words rhyming with circuit
hurt , burst , first , surfist , absurdist
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. circuit (English) : A closed electrical loop or system where an electric current flows.

  2. circuit (English) : A race track or a series of racetracks where motor vehicles compete.

  3. serene (English) : Calm and peaceful.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. circuit (English) : A closed electrical loop or system where an electric current flows.

  2. circuit (English) : A race track or a series of racetracks where motor vehicles compete.

  3. serene (English) : Calm and peaceful.

Variants
List of all variants of circuit that leads to same result
circuit , circuital , circuits , circuited , circuiting , circuit board , circuit boards , circuit breaker , circuit breakers , circuit court , circuit courts , circuit judge , circuit judges , circuit rider , circuit riders , application-specific integrated circuit , application-specific integrated circuits , borsch circuit , borsch circuits , borscht circuit , borscht circuits , closed-circuit
Forms
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circuits, circuit's, circuiting

Etymology
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The word 'circuit' comes from the Latin word 'circuitus', meaning 'a going around'. In the context of electricity, it refers to a closed loop or system where an electric current flows.

Trivia
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  1. The first electrical circuit was built by Thomas Edison in 1879.

  2. The first motor race was held on a circular track in 1895.

  3. The longest Formula One race was held at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany, which is 15.7 miles long.

Related Concepts
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  1. voltage: A measure of the electrical potential difference between two points.

  2. current: The flow of electric charge through a conductor.

  3. resistance: The opposition to the flow of electric current.

Culture
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The word 'circuit' has been used extensively in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, the term 'circuit' has been used metaphorically to describe various concepts, such as a chain of events or a cycle of emotions. In art, the term 'circuit' has been used to describe the flow of energy or information in a work of art. In music, the term 'circuit' has been used to describe a musical phrase or a sequence of chords.

How to Memorize "circuit"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a closed loop or system where an electric current flows.
    - Visualize a race track or a series of racetracks where motor vehicles compete.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'circuit' with a closed loop or system where an electric current flows.
    - Associate the word 'circuit' with a race track or a series of racetracks where motor vehicles compete.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Circuit is a closed loop for electric current to flow.'
    - Use the mnemonic 'Circuit is a race track for motor vehicles to compete.'

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