monocycle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A unicycle or monowheel; often specifically a unicycle with the rider seated inside the wheel.
  2. An aromatic compound containing a single ring.
  3. The first derivative of a Gaussian, often used as an impulse signal.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑnoʊˌsaɪkəl/

Word forms

monocycle monocycles

Etymology

From mono- + cycle, thus literally "one wheel".

Related words

Derived words

monocyclic monocyclical monocyclicity monocyclist
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