Electric Circuit (Noun)

Meaning

An electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The toaster's heating elements were connected in a series electric circuit to ensure even toasting.
• A short circuit in the wiring caused the lights to flicker and eventually go out.
• The electric circuit in the alarm system was designed to trigger the siren when the door was opened.
• The engineer carefully analyzed the electric circuit diagram to identify the source of the malfunction.
• The battery, wires, and light bulb formed a simple electric circuit that illuminated the small LED light.

Synonyms

• Circuit
• Electrical Circuit

Hypernyms

• Electrical Device

Hyponyms

• Series Circuit
• Loop
• Open Circuit
• T-network
• Wiring
• Feedback Loop
• Bridged-T
• Feedback Circuit
• Closed Circuit
• Computer Circuit
• Delay Line
• Clipper
• Bridge
• Data Link
• Tank Circuit
• Resonator
• Squelch Circuit
• Squelch
• Bridge Circuit
• Link
• Resonant Circuit
• Flip-flop
• Pulse Timing Circuit
• Limiter