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monocyclic

monocyclic

9.0
Having only one closed path in a graph
  • adjective
  • /ˌmɒnəˈsaɪklɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : monocíclico
  • In graph theory, a monocyclic graph contains exactly one simple cycle.

Examples

  • The network was found to be monocyclic, making its analysis much simpler.

  • The monocyclic graph was easy to analyze.

  • The chemist explained that the compound was monocyclic, consisting of a single ring structure.

  • A monocyclic structure simplifies the analysis of pathways.

  • In graph theory, a monocyclic graph contains exactly one simple cycle.

  • The chemist explained that the compound was monocyclic, consisting of a single ring structure.

  • A monocyclic structure simplifies the analysis of pathways.

Antonyms

acyclic
  • Specialized
8.8

Not forming a ring or closed loop, often describing molecules with open chains

How Cyclic

polycyclic
  • Specialized
8.2
monocyclic
  • Specialized
9.0
acyclic
  • Specialized
8.8

Surface Forms

monocyclic positive

Morphology

monocyclic = cyclic (transparent) = mono + cycle + ic

The meaning follows directly from 'cyclic' with the prefix 'mono-' meaning one, giving 'having one cycle'.

Etymology

Monocyclic comes from mono- meaning 'one', as in monotone, and cycle meaning 'circle' or 'loop', as in bicycle. So, a monocyclic graph or life cycle has just 'one' circle or loop, which is why it means having exactly one cycle.