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conduit

/ˈkɑːn.du.ɪt/
con · duit
Plural:conduits
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• noun

1

A person, organization, or medium that serves as a channel for transmitting information, ideas, or resources.

Example

"The local community center acts as a vital conduit for distributing financial aid to families in need."

2

A channel, pipe, or tube for conveying water or other fluid.

Example

"Workers excavated the street to repair the damaged underground water conduit."

3

A tube or trough used to protect and route electrical wiring in a building or structure.

Example

"The electrician ran the high-voltage cables through a galvanized steel conduit along the basement ceiling."

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• Nearby Words

conduction
conductive
conductor
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'conduit' (a pipe or water channel), derived from Medieval Latin 'conductus', the past participle of Latin 'conducere' (to lead or bring together).

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