circuitry
|cir-cuit-ry|
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/ˈsɜːrkɪtri/
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/ˈsɜːkɪtri/
network of circuits
Etymology
Etymology Information
'circuitry' originates from the word 'circuit', which comes from the Latin word 'circuitus', meaning 'a going around'.
Historical Evolution
'circuitus' transformed into the Old French word 'circuit', and eventually became the modern English word 'circuitry'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a going around', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'network of electrical circuits'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the detailed arrangement or network of electrical circuits.
The circuitry in modern computers is incredibly complex.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45
