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unicycle

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈjuːnɪˌsaɪkəl/

KK: /junɪˌsaɪkəl/

noun
Definition

A type of vehicle that has one wheel and is typically moved by pedaling.


Example

He learned to ride a unicycle in just a few days.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried riding a unicycle?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, but it looks really fun!
Sloth A
I saw someone doing tricks on a unicycle at the park yesterday.
Sloth B
That sounds amazing! I would love to learn how to do that.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
monowheel
bike
cycle
Antonyms
bicycle
tricycle
quadricycle
Root Explanation

Unicycle → It is formed from "uni-" (meaning one) and "cycle" (from Greek "kyklos", meaning circle or wheel). The word "unicycle" refers to a vehicle that has one wheel, emphasizing its singularity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'one' ('uni-') wheel ('cycle') when you picture a unicycle, which is a vehicle with just one wheel.

Visually Confused Words
tunicle
funicle
dicycle
bicycle
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