Definition

The quality of being indirect or roundabout in a path or process.

Example

The circuitousness of the route made the journey much longer than expected.

Conversation

Did you notice how circuitousness the route was on our hike yesterday?

Yeah, it took us forever to get to the top!

I thought we were lost at one point because of all the twists and turns.

Same here, but it made the journey more interesting!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Circuitousness → It is formed from "circuit" (from Latin "circuitus", meaning a going around) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of) combined with "-ness" (meaning the state of). The word "circuitousness" refers to the state of being full of roundabout or indirect paths.

Memory Tip

Think of a path that goes 'around' ('circuit') and is 'full of' twists and turns ('-ous'), leading to the idea of being indirect or roundabout.

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