epicyclic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or involving the motion of a smaller celestial body, such as a planet, around a larger body, such as a planet or a star, while the larger body itself revolves around a common center.

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Variants

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epicycle , epicycles , epicyclic , epicyclic train , epicyclic trains

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'epi' meaning 'around' and 'kyklos' meaning 'circle'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'epicycle' is no longer used in modern astronomy.

2. The concept of epicycles was first proposed by the ancient Greek astronomer Ptolemy.

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Related Concepts

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1. orbit: The curved path that a celestial body follows around a star or a planet.

2. retrograde motion: The apparent motion of a planet or an asteroid in a direction opposite to that of the normal motion of the planet in its orbit.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek astronomy, epicycles were used to explain the retrograde motion of planets. This concept was later replaced by the heliocentric model.

How to Memorize "epicyclic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small planet moving in a circle around a larger planet, while both planets are moving in their larger orbits around a common center.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'epicycle' with the idea of a smaller body moving around a larger body in a circular motion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Around and Around' to remember the meaning of 'epicycle'.

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