cycloid
ˈsaɪklɔɪd
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Definition of cycloid - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.curve traced by a point on a rolling circleTECH.
  • The cycloid is studied in calculus classes.
trochoid
2.
zoologyTECH.fish with smooth, rounded scalesTECH.
  • The salmon is an example of a cycloid.

Adjective

1.
mathematicsTECH.of a curve traced by a rolling circleTECH.
  • The cycloid path of the point was studied in the context of classical mechanics..
cycloidal
2.
psychologyDatedcharacterized by mood swings between elation and depressionDated
  • Her cycloid personality made her unpredictable.
bipolar manic-depressive
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Expressions with cycloid

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cycloid generated by a point inside the circle
The curtate cycloid is used in gear design.
cycloid generated by a point outside the rolling circle
The engineer studied the prolate cycloid for the new design.

Origin of cycloid

Greek, kyklos (circle) + eidos (form)

Terms with cycloid included in their meaning

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cycloid curve for fastest descent between points
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cycloid generated by a point inside the circle
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related to or resembling a cycloid curve
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cycloid generated by a point outside the rolling circle

Examples of cycloid in a sentence

  • The cycloid appears in various engineering problems.
  • The trout's cycloid scales glistened in the sunlight.
  • Cycloid scales are common in many freshwater fish.
  • The cycloid curve fascinated the mathematicians.
  • He drew a cycloid shape on the board.
  • Cycloid tendencies can be challenging in relationships.

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  1. French:cycloïde, cycloïdal, ...
  2. German:Zykloide, zykloid, ...
  3. Italian:cicloide, cicloidale, ...
  4. Spanish:cicloide, cicloidal, ...
  5. Portuguese:cicloide, cicloidais, ...
  6. Chinese:摆线, 摆线的, ...
  7. Japanese:サイクロイド, サイクロイドの, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْحَنًى دَحْرَجِي, سِيكْلُوِيدِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:צִיקְלוֹאִידָה, צִיקְלוֹאִידִי, ...
  10. Russian:циклоида, циклоидальный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:циклоїда, циклоїдний, ...
  12. Hindi:साइक्लॉइड, चक्रपथीय, ...

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