Epicycle word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "epicycle" word

[noun] a circle that rolls around (inside or outside) another circle; generates an epicycloid or hypocycloid

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\Ep"i*cy`cle\, n. [L. epicyclus, Gr. ?; 'epi` upon + ? circle. See {Cycle}.] 1. (Ptolemaic Astron.) A circle, whose center moves round in the circumference of a greater circle; or a small circle, whose center, being fixed in the deferent of a planet, is carried along with the deferent, and yet, by its own peculiar motion, carries the body of the planet fastened to it round its proper center. The schoolmen were like astronomers which did feign eccentries, and epicycles, and such engines of orbs. --Bacon. 2. (Mech.) A circle which rolls on the circumference of another circle, either externally or internally.

The fun area, different aproach to word »epicycle«

Let's analyse "epicycle" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Three syllables and Three vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 37.5% of vowels is 1.1% less then average English word. Written in backwards: ELCYCIPE. Average typing speed for these characters is 2180 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: . .--. .. -.-. -.-- -.-. .-.. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: epicycle: 5 + 9 + 5 = 19, reduced: 1 (or 8 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: epicycle: 5 + 7 + 9 + 3 + 7 + 3 + 3 + 5 = 42, reduced: 6, and the final result is Six.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (2)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
Y (1)	25	Knight of Wands	Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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