cyclostyle
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈsaɪkləˌstaɪl//
KK: /ˈsaɪkləˌstaɪl/
noun
Definition
A machine used to create copies of drawings or writing by making small holes in a stencil.
Example
The artist used a cyclostyle to reproduce his sketches for the exhibition.
Conversation
Have you ever used a cyclostyle for making copies of your notes?
No, I haven't! How does it work?
It's actually quite simple; you just use a stencil to create copies.
That sounds interesting! I might need to try it for my projects.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stencil
duplicator
mimeograph
Antonyms
original
singularity
uniqueness
verb
Definition
To make copies of documents using a special device that punctures paper to create a stencil.
Example
The teacher decided to cyclostyle the handouts for the students.
Tense Forms
Past: cyclostyled
Past Participle: cyclostyled
Conversation
Have you ever used a cyclostyle to make copies of your notes?
No, I haven't, but I've heard it's a cool old method.
It really is! You just need to set it up and then it can cyclostyle many pages at once.
Root Explanation
Cyclostyle → It is formed from "cyclo-" (from Greek "kyklos", meaning circle) and "style" (from Latin "stilus", meaning a pointed instrument for writing). The word refers to a method of printing that uses a circular stencil, hence the connection to circles.
Memory Tip
Think of 'circle' ('cyclo-') and a 'writing instrument' ('style') to remember that cyclostyle refers to a printing method using circular stencils.
Visually Confused Words
tylostyle
pycnostyle