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circuitous

[ ser-kyoo-i-tuhs ]

adjective

  1. roundabout; not direct:

    a circuitous route; a circuitous argument.

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circuitous

/ əˈːɪə /

adjective

  1. indirect and lengthy; roundabout

    a circuitous route

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Derived Forms

  • ˈܾٴdzܲ, adverb
  • ˈܾٴdzܲԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·i·ٴdzܲ· adverb
  • ·i·ٴdzܲ·Ա noun
  • ԴDzc·i·ٴdzܲ adjective
  • non·i·ٴdzܲ· adverb
  • non·i·ٴdzܲ·Ա noun
  • ܲc·i·ٴdzܲ adjective
  • un·i·ٴdzܲ· adverb
  • un·i·ٴdzܲ·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of circuitous1

1655–65; < Medieval Latin ܾōܲ, equivalent to circuit ( us ) circuit + -ōܲ -ous
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Example Sentences

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The criticism of Harris’ delayed decision, which is expected to come this summer, varies from sharp and direct to oblique and circuitous.

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But the book’s circuitous, meandering structure, including a major digression about one of Siegfried’s sisters, tests the reader’s patience.

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This could also come, more circuitously, through the application of a planned carbon trade tax in various jurisdictions.

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The UN experts map a circuitous route showing how it is transported to close to the Rwandan border.

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Collison and Andrew began a long journey home, taking a circuitous route to check on a couple more properties and back again past Oma’s house, which remained in good condition.

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