monocyclic
|mon-o-cy-clic|
C1
/ˌmɒnəˈsaɪklɪk/
single ring
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monocyclic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'monos' meaning 'single' and 'kyklos' meaning 'circle or ring'.
Historical Evolution
'Monos' and 'kyklos' combined in Greek to form 'monokyklos', which evolved into the modern English word 'monocyclic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a single circle or ring', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a single cycle or ring, especially in chemical compounds.
Benzene is not a monocyclic compound because it contains multiple rings.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 14:38