current
UK: ˈkʌrənt | US: ˈkɜːrənt
adj. belonging to the present time; occurring now
n. a continuous, flowing movement of water or air
n. a flow of electricity
current = curr<run> + ent<adjective/noun suffix>
- curr (from Latin currere, meaning "to run")
- ent (Latin suffix forming adjectives/nouns, indicating state or action)
Etymology Origin:
The word current traces back to Latin currere ("to run"), reflecting the idea of movement or flow. Over time, it evolved to describe both literal flows (e.g., water, air) and abstract "flows" like electricity or time. The suffix -ent solidifies its role as a noun or adjective, emphasizing ongoing action or state.
The river's strong current made swimming dangerous.
She stays updated with current events by reading the news daily.
The device measures the electrical current in the circuit.
Ocean currents influence global climate patterns.
His ideas are very current and relevant to modern debates.