circuitry
gb/sˈɚkɪtɹi/ us/sˈɚkɪtɹi/
C1
English
elektronika, belső elektronika, áramkör, idegi hálózat, idegi áramkör, beidegződés, mentális huzalozás
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
1
elektronika
B2
Usage pattern:
the circuitry in/inside [something]
Water got into the phone and ruined the circuitry.
Víz került a telefonba, és tönkretette a belső elektronikát.
The technician opened the casing to check the circuitry for burn marks.
A műszerész levette a burkolatot, hogy ellenőrizze, vannak-e égésnyomok a belső elektronikán.
The toy has simple circuitry, so it’s easy to fix.
Learner examples
The circuitry is inside the computer.
Az elektronika a számítógép belsejében van.
Be careful not to touch the circuitry.
Vigyázz, nehogy hozzáérj az elektronikához.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *circuitry* as a countable plural (*a circuitry*, *two circuitries*). In most everyday use it is uncountable: *the circuitry is damaged*.
Meaning
electronic circuits in a device
Collocations
internal circuitry
|electronic circuitry
|complex circuitry
|delicate circuitry
|exposed circuitry
|damaged circuitry
|faulty circuitry
|repair the circuitry
|inspect the circuitry
|protect the circuitry
Synonyms
wiring (Focuses more on cables and connections than on electronic components.)
|
electronics (Broader term that can include devices and the field, not just the internal circuits.)
Themes
technology
|electronics
|engineering
Definition
all the electronic parts and connections inside a machine
the circuits, wires, and electronic components inside a piece of equipment, considered as a whole
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
2
áramkör
B2
Usage pattern:
[type] circuitry
The charging circuitry shuts off automatically when the battery is full.
A töltőáramkör automatikusan kikapcsol, amikor az akkumulátor teljesen feltöltődött.
Upgraded audio circuitry can reduce background noise.
A továbbfejlesztett audioáramkör csökkentheti a háttérzajt.
A loose connector caused the control circuitry to fail.
Learner examples
The power circuitry is overheating.
A tápáramkör túlmelegszik.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse *circuitry* (a system of circuits) with a single *circuit* (one electrical loop).
Meaning
circuits for a specific function
Collocations
control circuitry
|power circuitry
|audio circuitry
|sensor circuitry
|charging circuitry
|signal-processing circuitry
|protection circuitry
|onboard circuitry
|motor-control circuitry
|input circuitry
Synonyms
circuit (Usually refers to one circuit rather than a whole functional set.)
|
electronics (More general; does not specifically indicate a circuit subsystem.)
Themes
technology
|electronics
|engineering
Definition
the part of a machine’s circuits that does one job
a particular set of circuits in a device that controls or supports a specific function
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
the circuitry of [the brain/a region] | [type] circuitry
Researchers are studying how addiction affects the brain’s reward circuitry.
A kutatók azt vizsgálják, hogyan hat a függőség az agy jutalmazó áramköreire.
Sleep loss can change the circuitry involved in decision-making.
Az alváshiány megváltoztathatja a döntéshozatalban szerepet játszó idegi áramköröket.
The drug targets circuitry that regulates anxiety.
Learner examples
Stress can affect brain circuitry.
A stressz hatással lehet az agyi áramkörökre.
Common mistake:
In this sense, *circuitry* is metaphorical but standard in science writing; it still behaves grammatically like an uncountable noun.
Meaning
neural connections in the brain
Collocations
brain circuitry
|neural circuitry
|reward circuitry
|stress circuitry
|fear circuitry
|memory circuitry
|visual circuitry
|motor circuitry
|circuitry changes
|rewire circuitry
Synonyms
neural network (More general; can also refer to artificial intelligence models.)
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pathways (Less specific; can refer to routes rather than an interconnected circuit-like system.)
Themes
science
|health
|psychology
Definition
the brain’s connected pathways that control how it works
the network of connected nerve cells and pathways that enables particular functions in the brain or nervous system
NOUN
C1
4
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s circuitry | rewire [someone]'s circuitry
Years of criticism can shape the emotional circuitry you bring into relationships.
Az évekig tartó kritika alakíthatja azokat az érzelmi beidegződéseket, amelyeket a kapcsolataidba viszel.
Therapy helped him rewire some of his old circuitry around failure.
A terápia segített neki átformálni néhány régi, kudarccal kapcsolatos beidegződését.
Their training is designed to build the circuitry for quick, calm decisions.
Learner examples
I want to change my old circuitry.
Szeretném megváltoztatni a régi beidegződéseimet.
Common mistake:
This figurative use is common in self-help and journalism, but it is still based on the idea of physical circuits; it may sound informal or metaphorical depending on context.
Meaning
habit patterns likened to wiring
Collocations
hardwired circuitry
|rewire your circuitry
|emotional circuitry
|habit circuitry
|stress circuitry
|old circuitry
|deep circuitry
|change the circuitry
|trigger the circuitry
|build new circuitry
Synonyms
conditioning (Emphasizes learning through repeated experience rather than an internal 'wiring' metaphor.)
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habit patterns (More literal and less metaphorical than *circuitry*.)
Themes
psychology
|emotions
|self_help
Definition
your usual way of thinking or reacting, as if your brain were wired that way
a person’s established patterns of thinking, feeling, or reacting, described as if they were hardwired connections
Grammar
Dictionary form
circuitry
IPA
GB/sˈɚkɪtɹi/
US/sˈɚkɪtɹi/
Syllables & stress
cir - cuitry (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (cir)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: circuitry
- Plural: circuitries, circuitry
Word family
Forms
circuitries
noun
Core family
circuit
noun B1
Related words
Advanced or less common
circuitous
adjective
circuitously
adverb
circulatory
adjective
Expressions
audio circuitry
1/ˈɔdioʊ sˈɚkɪtɹi/
fixed phrase
technical
circuits handling sound signals
the circuits that make sound work in a device
Examples
- This model has higher-quality audio circuitry for clearer playback.
- The hum is coming from the audio circuitry, not the speakers.
Learner examples
- The audio circuitry makes the sound louder.
control circuitry
1/kəntɹˈoʊl sˈɚkɪtɹi/
fixed phrase
technical
circuits that manage operations
the circuits that control a machine
Examples
- The control circuitry monitors temperature and adjusts the fan speed.
- A short in the control circuitry stopped the motor from starting.
Learner examples
- The control circuitry is broken.
integrated circuitry
1/ˈɪntɪɡɹˌeɪtɪd sˈɚkɪtɹi/
fixed phrase
technical
circuits built onto a chip
circuits made as one small chip
Examples
- Modern appliances rely on integrated circuitry for precise control.
- The sensor includes integrated circuitry that filters out noise.
Learner examples
- This device uses integrated circuitry.
power circuitry
1/pˈaʊɚ sˈɚkɪtɹi/
fixed phrase
technical
circuits that supply power
the circuits that give a device electricity
Examples
- The laptop won’t charge, so the power circuitry may be damaged.
- Better power circuitry can improve battery life.
Learner examples
- Power circuitry controls the battery charging.
printed circuitry
1/pɹˈɪntɪd sˈɚkɪtɹi/
fixed phrase
technical
circuits printed on a board
circuits made by printing metal lines on a surface
Examples
- You can see the printed circuitry if you remove the back cover.
- The card contains printed circuitry that communicates with the reader.
Learner examples
- The printed circuitry is very small.