Current
/ˈkʌrənt/noun
A flow of water or air in a specific direction, often used to describe trends or movements.
Did you know?The concept of a 'current' connects to ancient notions of the flow of fate and destiny, suggesting that we are all swept along by unseen forces.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kʊr-
“to run, to flow”
Latin
Latin
currens
“running, flowing”
Old French
Old French
corant
“flowing, current”
Middle English
Middle English
currant
“a flow of water or air”
Modern English
English
current
“a continuous flow, especially of water or electricity”