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/ˈkʌɹənt/ · cur·rent
noun
- The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid. The ocean current carried the ship across the equator.
- The part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially short for ocean current. The captain navigated the boat through the current.
- The time rate of flow of electric charge. The electric current powered the entire city.
adjective
- Existing or occurring at the moment. The current events in the news were shocking.
- Generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment. The current bills and coins in circulation are made of plastic.
- Running or moving rapidly. The current of the river was too strong to swim against.
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Did you know? The term 'current' is also used in music to describe a musical phrase or section that is repeated or varied throughout a piece, often creating a sense of continuity and flow.