heterocyclic
|het-er-o-cy-clic|
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/ˌhɛtərəˈsaɪklɪk/
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/ˌhɛtərəʊˈsaɪklɪk/
different ring structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heterocyclic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'heteros' meaning 'different' and 'kyklos' meaning 'circle or wheel'.
Historical Evolution
'heteros' and 'kyklos' combined to form the term 'heterocyclic' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'different circle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a compound with a ring of different elements'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/02 13:50