recycled
|re/cy/cled|
B1
/riːˈsaɪkəld/
(recycle)
reuse materials
Etymology
Etymology Information
'recycle' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'cycle' from Greek 'kyklos' meaning 'circle'.
Historical Evolution
'recycle' was formed in the 20th century by combining 're-' and 'cycle'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to use again in a cycle', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'recycle'.
The bottles were recycled into new containers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45