Monocycle

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈmÉ‘noÊŠËŒsaɪkÉ™l/

Origin

- + cycle, thus literally "one wheel."

Full definition of monocycle

Noun

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

Derived terms

• monocyclic
• monocyclical
• monocyclicity
• monocyclist

Related terms

• bicycle
• tricycle
• tetracycle