noun

circuit

circuit, lap, tour

This is a simple electrical circuit.

This is a simple electrical circuit.

The racing car completed the circuit.

The racing car completed the circuit.

The judge travels a regular circuit.

The judge travels a regular circuit.

an electrical circuit a path for electricity This is a simple electrical circuit.

Synonyms: loop, route, track, path

From Latin 'circuitus', meaning 'a going around', from 'circum' (around) + 'ire' (to go).

A 'circuit' is like a 'circle' that you 'go' around, whether it's electricity, a race car, or a judge.

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