non-cyclic
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/nɒnˈsaɪklɪk/
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/nɒnˈsɪklɪk/
not in cycles
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-cyclic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'cyclic' from Greek 'kyklos' meaning 'circle'.
Historical Evolution
'Cyclic' changed from the Greek word 'kyklikos' and eventually became the modern English word 'cyclic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'cyclic' meant 'pertaining to a circle', but over time it evolved to mean 'occurring in cycles'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not occurring in cycles; not cyclic.
The chemical reaction is non-cyclic, meaning it doesn't repeat in a loop.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42