current.
The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.
Meaning & usage
The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.
The part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially (oceanography) ellipsis of ocean current.
Ellipsis of electric current.
Ellipsis of electric current. electricity, power in general.
A tendency or a course of events.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English curraunt, borrowed from Old French curant (French courant), present participle of courre (“to run”), from Latin currere (“to run”) (present participle currens). Doublet of courant.
Existing or occurring at the moment.
current events
current leaders
Generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment; having currency.
current affairs
current bills and coins
Electric; of or relating to electricity.
current bill
current shock
Running or moving rapidly.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English curraunt, borrowed from Old French curant (French courant), present participle of courre (“to run”), from Latin currere (“to run”) (present participle currens). Doublet of courant.
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