Conduit
/ˈkɒn.dʒʊ.ɪt/noun
A channel for conveying water or other fluid.
Did you know?In medieval alchemy, conduits were believed to channel not just water but also spiritual energy, making them crucial in rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
conduītus
“A channel or pipe for leading water.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
conduĕre
“To lead together, bring together.”
Old French
Old French
conduit
“A pipe or channel for water.”
Middle English
Middle English
conduit
“A water pipe or channel.”
Modern English
English
conduit
“A means by which something is transmitted.”