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Definition of circuitry

circuitry

/ˈsɝː.kə.tɹi/
cir · cuit · ry
Plural:circuitries
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Adjective:circuitous
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• noun

1

Electric or electronic circuits considered collectively, or the system of components and wiring that makes up such circuits.

Example

"The technician carefully inspected the internal circuitry of the amplifier for any loose connections."

2

An interconnected network of nerves, pathways, or biological processes (especially in the brain or nervous system) that transmits signals.

Example

"Neuroscientists are mapping the complex neural circuitry responsible for long-term memory formation."

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• Rhymes for circuitry

• Nearby Words

circuit breaker
circuitous
circuitously
circuitry
circular
circular saw
circularity

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from 'circuit' (from Latin circuitus, meaning 'a going around') combined with the collective noun suffix '-ry'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Circuitry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/circuitry
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