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circuitry

SUR-kiht-ree

Circuitry (noun) means the network of electrical circuits inside a device, or the design of such a system. Example: “The technician replaced the damaged circuitry in the amplifier.”

noun
1
The network of electrical circuits inside a device, or the design of such a system.
"The technician replaced the damaged circuitry in the amplifier."
"Modern phones pack complex circuitry into a tiny space."
2
The neural connections and pathways of the brain, used figuratively.
"Scientists are mapping the brain's reward circuitry."

How to use circuitry

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe wiring and components inside an electronic device, or a figurative term for the brain's wiring.

Common pairings
electronic circuitry neural circuitry internal circuitry

Word forms

circuitries plural

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Etymology

Formed from "circuit" plus the suffix "-ry", meaning a system or collection of circuits.

Rhymes for circuitry

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Frequently asked questions

What does “circuitry” mean?

The word “circuitry” means the network of electrical circuits inside a device, or the design of such a system. In plain terms, the wiring and components inside an electronic device, or a figurative term for the brain's wiring.

How do you pronounce “circuitry”?

“Circuitry” is pronounced SUR-kiht-ree (/ˈsɝkətɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “circuitry” in a sentence?

Here is “circuitry” used in a sentence: “The technician replaced the damaged circuitry in the amplifier.”

What part of speech is “circuitry”?

“Circuitry” is a noun.

How many meanings does “circuitry” have?

“Circuitry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the network of electrical circuits inside a device, or the design of such a system.

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