Route

Definition

The term "route" describes a path or course taken to reach a destination, or a method or plan for achieving a goal.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ruːt/, /raʊt/
• Respelling: root, rout

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ruːt/
• Respelling: root

Etymology

The word "route" originates from the Old French "rute," meaning "road" or "way," derived from the Latin "rupta (via)," meaning "broken way" or "opened path." It entered English in the late Middle Ages and evolved to describe planned courses or methods.

Derivatives

• Router (noun)
• Routed (adjective)
• Routing (noun, verb)
• Reroute (verb)
• Unrouted (adjective)

Synonyms

• Path
• Way
• Course

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "route" is widely used in navigation, transportation, and planning contexts. For example, "The GPS calculated the fastest route to the destination" (noun) or "They decided to route the shipment through another city" (verb).

Related Terms

• Road: A physical path or street used for travel.
• Itinerary: A planned schedule or route for a journey.
• Map: A visual representation of an area showing routes and paths.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A path or course for travel: Refers to a road, way, or course used to reach a destination.
  • Example: "The scenic route took longer but offered beautiful views."
• A method or process for achieving something: Refers to a plan or way to accomplish a goal.
  • Example: "Education is a common route to success."

Verb

• To direct or send along a specific path: Refers to guiding or dispatching something to a particular destination.
  • Example: "The airline routed flights through a different hub due to weather conditions."
• To establish or plan a path: Refers to creating or organizing a course of action.
  • Example: "They routed the new hiking trail through the forest."