Current: meaning, definitions and examples
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current
[ ˈkʌrənt ]
in the present time
Belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now.
Synonyms
contemporary, existing, present
Examples of usage
- It is not possible to predict the outcome of current events.
- The current situation requires immediate action.
- She is the current president of the organization.
flow of water or air
A body of water or air moving in a definite direction, especially through a surrounding body of water or air in which there is less movement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The strong current carried the boat downstream.
- There is a cold current coming from the north.
Translations
Translations of the word "current" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atual
🇮🇳 वर्तमान
🇩🇪 aktuell
🇮🇩 saat ini
🇺🇦 поточний
🇵🇱 aktualny
🇯🇵 現在の
🇫🇷 actuel
🇪🇸 actual
🇹🇷 mevcut
🇰🇷 현재의
🇸🇦 حالي
🇨🇿 aktuální
🇸🇰 aktuálny
🇨🇳 当前
🇸🇮 trenuten
🇮🇸 núverandi
🇰🇿 ағымдағы
🇬🇪 მიმდინარე
🇦🇿 cari
🇲🇽 actual
Word origin
The word 'current' originated from the Latin word 'currens', which means 'running'. The term has been used since the 14th century to describe the flow of water or air. Over time, it has also come to be used to refer to the present time or the latest developments. The word has evolved to encompass both literal and figurative meanings, reflecting the dynamic nature of language and society.
See also: currently, currentness, subcurrent, subcurrents, undercurrent, undercurrents.