circuitous

Definition of circuitous in English English dictionary: Not direct or to the point; Of a long and winding route; {a} going round in a circuit, tedious; marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct; "the explanation was circuitous and puzzling"; "a roundabout paragraph"; "hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend"; Going round in a circuit; roundabout; indirect; as, a circuitous road; a circuitous manner of accomplishing an end; A circuitous route is long and complicated rather than simple and direct. The cabdriver took them on a circuitous route to the police station = roundabout. going from one place to another in a way that is longer than the most direct way; deviating from a straight course; "a scenic but devious route"; "a long and circuitous journey by train and boat"; "a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"; {s} indirect (action or language); roundabout, winding, not direct
circuit: A regular or appointed journeying from place to place in the exercise of one's calling, as of a judge, or a preacher
circuit: To move in a circle; to go round; to circulate
circuit: Enclosed path of an electric current, usually designed for a certain function
circuit: The circumference of, or distance around, any space; the measure of a line around an area
The circuit or compass of Ireland is 1,800 miles. John Stow.
circuit: A certain division of a state or country, established by law for a judge or judges to visit, for the administration of justice
circuit: {v} to move in a circle, to go round
circuit: {n} a space, act of moving round, journeys of the judges to hold assizes
circuit: A circuit of a place or area is a journey all the way round it. She made a slow circuit of the room. or electric circuit Path that transmits electric current. A circuit includes a battery or a generator that gives energy to the charged particles; devices that use current, such as lamps, motors, or electronic computers; and connecting wires or transmission lines. Circuits can be classified according to the type of current they carry (see alternating current, direct current) or according to whether the current remains whole (series) or divides to flow through several branches simultaneously (parallel). Two basic laws that describe the performance of electric circuits are Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's circuit rules. See also tuned circuit. electric circuit circuit riding integrated circuit Kirchhoff's circuit rules printed circuit tuned circuit
circuit: By analogy to the proceeding three, a set of theaters among which the same acts circulate; especially common in the heyday of vaudeville
circuit: a racetrack for automobile races
circuit: To travel around
circuit: Circumlocution
circuit: That which encircles anything, as a ring or crown
circuit: A system of conducting media designed to pass an electric current
circuit: A full path of electrical current from a voltage source that passes completely from one terminal of the voltage source to another
circuit: An electrical connection which, when charged, it magnetizes a piece of metal This circuit is involved in the mechanism which opens the valves to allow pipes to speak in an electric action instrument
circuit: The circumference of, or distance round, any space; the measure of a line round an area
circuit: an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
circuit: The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution; as, the periodical circuit of the earth round the sun
circuit: A circuit is a path which begins and ends at the same vertex Note that a circuit does not necessarily have to pass by every vertex or edge, nor is a circuit restricted to passing vertices and edges only once Compare with a cycle
circuit: A circuit is a series of places that are visited regularly by a person or group, especially as a part of their job. It's a common problem, the one I'm asked about most when I'm on the lecture circuit
circuit: make a circuit; "They were circuiting about the state
circuit: make a circuit; "They were circuiting about the state"
circuit: movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for insurance"
circuit: A complete electrical path, usually includes the electrical energy source May also be used with fluids or air The headlights and brake system are examples of an electrical and hydraulic circuit
circuit: A district in which an itinerant preacher labors
circuit: 1 A system of conducting media designed to pass a signal or voltage between two points 2 A bi-directional communications path between two pieces of associated equipment
circuit: The circumference of or distance around, any space; the measure of a line around an area
circuit: {i} fixed route, regular route; encircling; orbit, course
circuit: an established itinerary of venues or events that a particular group of people travel to; "she's a familiar name on the club circuit"; "on the lecture circuit"; "the judge makes a circuit of the courts in his district"; "the international tennis circuit"
circuit: The path for an electrical current flow It can also be a set or group of electrical components and conductors designed to perform a particular task
circuit: The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution; as, the periodical circuit of the earth around the sun
circuit: {f} go around, encircle
circuit: The completed path traveled by an electric current
circuit: 1 (Communications) A bi-directional communications path between two pieces of associated equipment 2 (Power) An arrangement of conductors, devices and utilization equipment (loads) such that current will pass through them
circuit: An electrical circuit is a complete route which an electric current can flow around. Any attempts to cut through the cabling will break the electrical circuit. see also closed-circuit, short-circuit
circuit: a complete path that allows electrical current from one terminal of a voltage source to the other terminal
circuit: 1) One complete path of electric current 2) Similar to definition 1, but including all paths and components to accomplish one function in a device
circuit: A circuit is: (1) A path for the transmission of electromagnetic signals to include all conditioning and signaling equipment See also: Facility (2) A group of electrical/electronic components connected to perform a specific function
circuit: The space inclosed within a circle, or within limits
circuit: A circuit is a path which ends at the vertex it begins (so a loop is an circuit of length one)
circuit: (law) a judicial division of a state or the United States (so-called because originally judges traveled and held court in different locations); one of the twelve groups of states in the United States that is covered by a particular circuit court of appeals
circuit: A complete or partial path followed by a flow of electric current
circuit: A CIRCUIT is a path through which electricity travels
circuit: A combination of electrical or electronic components, interconnected to perform one or more specific functions
circuit: A complete set of electric conductors from the power source to various devices and back to the power source
circuit: an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow (law) a judicial division of a state or the United States (so-called because originally judges traveled and held court in different locations); one of the twelve groups of states in the United States that is covered by a particular circuit court of appeals an established itinerary of venues or events that a particular group of people travel to; "she's a familiar name on the club circuit"; "on the lecture circuit"; "the judge makes a circuit of the courts in his district"; "the international tennis circuit"
circuit: A path between two or more points along which an electrical current or signal can be carried Generally, a circuit is a physical path, consisting of one or more wires and possible intermediate switching points
circuit: a path through which an electrical current can flow when the path is complete
circuit: (1) electronic path between two or more points; (2) number of conductors, interconnected for the purpose of carrying an electric current
circuit: a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area; "they took an extended tour of Europe"; "we took a quick circuit of the park"; "a ten-day coach circuit of the island"
circuit: The space enclosed within a circle, or within limits
circuit: A regular or appointed journeying from place to place in the exercise of ones calling, as of a judge, or a preacher
circuit: A CONDUCTOR or a system of conductors through which electric CURRENT flows
circuit: the completed path traveled by an electric current [return to top]
circuit: A grouping of local congregations under each {branch organization}, normally assigned together because of relative geographical closeness Most circuits are made up of about 20 congregations, which the {circuit overseer} visits twice a year
circuit: A racing circuit is a track on which cars, motorbikes, or cycles race
circuit: the complete path through which current flows, from the source and back again
circuit: A system of electric conductors that will allow a flow of current
circuitously: in a circuitous manner
circuitously: indirectly, in a circular manner, round and round
circuitousness: {i} indirectness, quality of being roundabout
circuitousness: The state of being circuitous