circuitous

Meanings

• adjective

  Consisting of or involving a devious or indirect course.

  - "The circuitous route took us through beautiful countryside."
  - "The salesman used a circuitous argument to convince us to buy the product."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɚˈkjuːətəs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

indirect , roundabout , roundabout , tortuous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with circuitous
absurd , allured , bured , cared , dared , fared , glared , lured , mired , nared , repaired , required , tired , wired

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Variants

List of all variants of circuitous that leads to same result
circuitous , circuitously , circuitousness , circuitousnesses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Latin circuitus, from circuire ‘go around’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'circuitous' is often used in the field of electronics to describe a path that a current or signal takes through a circuit.

2. The term 'circuitous' has been used in literature for centuries. One of the earliest recorded uses of the word was in the works of the ancient Roman poet Virgil.

3. In mathematics, a 'circuitous' function is a complex function that describes a winding path in the complex plane.

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Related Concepts

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1. labyrinth: A complex and intricate maze, often used as a metaphor for a confusing or difficult situation. 'Circuitous' and 'labyrinth' are related concepts as both refer to complex, winding paths.

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Culture

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In literature, 'circuitous' is often used to describe a character's speech or actions that are intentionally misleading or evasive. In art, the term may be used to describe a complex or intricate design.

How to Memorize "circuitous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a winding road or a complex maze to help remember the meaning of 'circuitous'. Visualize the devious or indirect course that is being described.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'circuitous' with the idea of a devious or indirect course. Remember that it refers to something that is not straightforward or simple.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'circuitous' and the idea of a winding or devious path. For example, 'Circuitous' starts with the letter C, and you can remember that it means 'complex' or 'winding' by thinking of a 'coiled' snake or a 'curvy' road.

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