English Word · Advanced
circuity
Indirectness or a roundabout character
Pronunciation: /səˈkjuːɪtɪ/
Meaning
The quality of following an indirect route or using a roundabout way of speaking or reasoning.
Example
The circuity of his explanation made a simple point difficult to follow.
The circuity of his explanation made a simple point difficult to follow.
Practice tips
- Practice circuity out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.