current

Definition

The current is like a river of electricity. It flows through wires and other conductors, just like a river flows through a riverbed.

How can the word be used?

The electrical current was interrupted.

Different forms of the word

Noun: current.

Adjective: current.

Adverb: currently.

Pronoun: current.

Etymology

The word "current" comes from the Latin word "currens," which means "running." The Latin word "currens" is ultimately derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ker-, which means "to run.".

Question

What type of material can a current flow through?