EPICYCLE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a circle that rolls around (inside or outside) another circle; generates an epicycloid or hypocycloid

Categories: Circle

Synonyms

Epicycle

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "epicycle" comes from Ancient Greek ἐπίκυκλος, which comes from Latin epicyclus.

🧩 Fun Fact

Greek mythology embedded itself so deeply in language that we still use mythological names as common words.

➡️ Words that Start with EP

Epipaleolithic Ephas Epistles Epaulets Epipactis Epitomising Epiglottises Epiphytic Epoxying Epiphyses Epidemics Epha

Words that End with LE ⬅️

Utile Utilizable Utricle Utterable Vacuole Vagile Vale Valuable Valvule Vanquishable Vaporizable Vapourisable