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monocycle

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • US: /ˈmɑnoʊˌsaɪkəl/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A unicycle or monowheel; often specifically a unicycle with the rider seated inside the wheel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

An aromatic compound containing a single ring.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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3

noun

Meaning 3

The first derivative of a Gaussian, often used as an impulse signal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: communication, communications

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4

noun

Meaning 4

a vehicle with a single wheel that is driven by pedals

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: unicycle

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: wheeled vehicle

History

Etymology

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