Definition of ACYCLIC

acyclic

Meanings

Adjective

  • not cyclic; especially having parts arranged in spirals rather than whorls
  • having an open chain structure

Adj

  • Not cyclic; having an open chain structure.
  • Containing no cycles.
  • Of a flower, having its parts inserted spirally on the receptacle.

Origin / Etymology

From a- + cyclic.

Synonyms

open-chain

Antonyms

cyclic

Scrabble Score: 16

acyclic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
acyclic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
acyclic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

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