current
current Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now.
"The committee is reviewing the organization's current financial policies."
In common or general use; widely accepted, practiced, or circulating.
"Several theories regarding the origin of the manuscript remain current among historians."
• noun
A body of water or air moving in a definite direction, especially through a surrounding body of water or air in which there is less movement.
"Swimmers were warned about the strong ocean current near the rocky headland."
A flow of electricity which results from the ordered directional movement of electrically charged particles.
"The technician measured the electrical current flowing through the circuit board."
The general tendency, course, or drift of events, opinions, or feelings.
"A strong current of optimism ran through the scientific conference this year."
Word Nuance & Usage
Easily confused with the homophone 'currant', which refers to a small dried grape or a type of berry-producing shrub.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French 'corant' (running, lively, swift), the present participle of 'courre' (to run), which derives from Latin 'currere' (to run, move quickly).