Circuit
/ˈsɜːr.kɪt/noun
A roughly circular line, route, or movement.
Did you know?The term 'circuit' has been used since the 14th century to describe not just paths, but also magical circles in rituals, symbolizing completion and wholeness.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
circuitus
“A going around, a circular course.”
Old French
Old French
circuit
“A circular way or path.”
14th Century
Middle English
circuite
“A journey or movement around a certain area.”
Modern English
English
circuit
“A path that goes around or a complete loop.”
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