🔄epicycle

noun
/ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

Meaning

a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy

Example Sentences

The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.

Synonyms

orbit, circle, revolution, rotation

Antonyms

line, straight path

Collocations

planetary epicycle, motion epicycle, Ptolemaic epicycle

Related Vocabularies

A large pad used as a bed or part of a bed, typically filled with soft material for sleeping on.
The use of borrowed capital for investment, expecting the profits made to be greater than the intere...
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge
Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night
The availability of liquid assets to a market or company.

Explore More