Scientists call the path that electricity takes an electric circuit. Electric circuits are used to carry electricity to places where we can use it. At home, at school, in factories or anywhere that relies on electricity. The electricity is carried to where it is needed by wires.
trait. A characteristic or condition that is determined by one's genes. The color of an animal's coat and the shape of a plant's leaves are physical traits.
Characteristic. Definition. noun, plural: characteristics. (1) A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, thing, disorder, etc. (2) A distinctive mark, feature, attribute, or property of an individual or thing. adjective. Being a feature or trait that helps identify an individual, thing, etc. Supplement. For instance, a living thing is considered alive when it shows the following general characteristics: 1  It is made up of cell (s).