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noncyclic

noncyclic

7.6
Not forming a cycle or returning to its original state
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈsaɪklɪk/
translation icon : no cíclico
  • A noncyclic compound does not contain any ring structures in its molecular makeup.

Examples

  • In some organisms, photosynthesis follows a noncyclic electron flow pathway.

  • Unlike the cyclic process, a noncyclic process does not return to its original state.

  • The noncyclic process was difficult to understand.

  • This experiment uses a noncyclic method.

  • The noncyclic nature of the reaction allowed for a continuous supply of energy.

  • In noncyclic processes, the data flows in one direction without repeating.

  • The noncyclic design of the system ensures efficiency by avoiding repeated pathways.

Synonyms

acyclic
vsnoncyclic
  • Specialized
8.8

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

is the general term for absence of cycles or rings across contexts
noncircular
vsnoncyclic
4.9

Not shaped like a circle or repeating in a loop

applies more broadly to absence of cycles or rings beyond shape or sequence

Antonyms

cyclic
5 4.8

Happens repeatedly in a regular pattern

How Cyclic

polycyclic
  • Specialized
1 8.2
cyclic
  • Specialized
1 6.8
noncyclic
7.6

Surface Forms

noncyclic positive

Morphology

noncyclic = cyclic (transparent) = non + cyclic

The prefix 'non-' clearly negates the meaning of 'cyclic', indicating the absence of cycles.

Etymology

The word noncyclic is made of non- meaning 'not' and cyclic, from cycle meaning 'circle' or 'repeat', as in bicycle. So, noncyclic describes something that does not go in a circle or repeat and does not return to its starting state.