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circuited

 

[ ˈsɜːr.kɪ.tɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

electrical system

To circuit something means to create a closed path through which an electric current can flow. In the context of electrical engineering, it often refers to the process of connecting components within a circuit to complete the pathway for electricity. This can be applied to both simple and complex electronic setups.

Synonyms

connected, engaged, linked

Examples of usage

  • The technician circulted the power supply to the motherboard.
  • They circulted the wires to ensure proper function.
  • The engineer has innovative ideas for circulting solar energy.
  • You need to check if the device is properly circulted.

Translations

Translations of the word "circuited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 circuitado

🇮🇳 सर्किट किया गया

🇩🇪 geschaltet

🇮🇩 terhubung

🇺🇦 з'єднаний

🇵🇱 obwodowy

🇯🇵 回路された

🇫🇷 circuité

🇪🇸 circuitado

🇹🇷 devreye alınmış

🇰🇷 회로화된

🇸🇦 مربوط

🇨🇿 okruhový

🇸🇰 okruhový

🇨🇳 电路连接的

🇸🇮 krožen

🇮🇸 hringrás

🇰🇿 схемалық

🇬🇪 ცირკულირებული

🇦🇿 dövrələnmiş

🇲🇽 circuitado

Etymology

The word 'circuit' comes from the late Middle English term 'cercuit', derived from the Old French 'cercuit' meaning 'a going around'. This, in turn, comes from the Latin 'circuitus', which is the past participle of 'circumire', meaning 'to go around'. In the context of electrical engineering, 'circulted' evolved as technology advanced to describe the action of completing an electrical circuit. The term reflects the fundamental nature of electricity and its dependency on closed loops for functionality. As technological progress accelerated, especially during the 19th and 20th centuries, the term became integral to the growing fields of electronics and engineering, symbolizing both innovation and the interconnectedness of modern devices.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,996, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.