non-cyclically
|non-cy-clic-al-ly|
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/nɒnˈsaɪklɪkli/
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/nɒnˈsɪklɪkli/
(non-cyclic)
not in cycles
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-cyclically' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'cyclic,' which comes from the Greek word 'kyklos,' meaning 'circle.'
Historical Evolution
'cyclic' changed from the Greek word 'kyklos' to the Latin 'cyclicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cyclic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to a circle or cycle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not occurring in cycles.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not cyclic; not occurring in cycles.
The process operates non-cyclically, ensuring continuous output.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 12:38