circuitry
UK: ˈsɜːkɪtri | US: ˈsɜːrkɪtri
n. the complete path of an electric current, including the components and connections
n. a system or arrangement of interconnected circuits
n. (figuratively) a complex network or interconnected system
The word "circuitry" combines "circuit," derived from Latin circuitus (a going around, from circum- "around" + ire "to go"), with the suffix "-ry," which denotes a collective or systematic whole. Originally referring to a circular path, "circuit" evolved in the 14th century to describe judicial routes (judges traveling a "circuit") and later (18th century) electrical loops. The suffix "-ry" (as in "machinery" or "jewelry") generalizes the concept into a structured network, reflecting modern usage in electronics and metaphorical systems.
The circuitry in this device is designed for energy efficiency.
Engineers are troubleshooting a fault in the motherboard’s circuitry.
Urban traffic operates like complex circuitry, with signals coordinating flow.
Advances in nanotechnology have miniaturized electronic circuitry.
The novel explores the hidden circuitry of human relationships.