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Webster 1913 Edition


Cyclo-

Cy′clo-

(s?′kl?-)
.
[Gr.
κύκλοσ
circle, wheel.]
A combining form meaning circular, of a circle or wheel.

Definition 2024


cyclo-

cyclo-

See also: cyclo

English

Prefix

cyclo-

  1. circle
  2. cycle
  3. (chemistry) a cyclic compound
  4. (meteorology) cyclone

Derived terms

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Translations


Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsikloː/

Prefix

cyclo-

  1. (organic chemistry) cyclo-

Derived terms

Category Dutch words prefixed with cyclo- not found

French

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κύκλος (kúklos, circle).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sik.lo/

Prefix

cyclo-

  1. cyclo-