EPICYCLES
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Epicycles.
Epicycles - as a noun
A circle that rolls around (inside or outside) another circle; generates an epicycloid or hypocycloid
Example Sentences
"The Ptolemaic model of the solar system incorporated epicycles."
"The theory of epicycles was widely accepted for centuries."
"Some astronomers challenged the concept of epicycles."
"The complexity of epicycles led to inaccuracies in predicting celestial movements."
"Copernicus proposed a heliocentric model that rejected the idea of epicycles."
Word Game Points
Is EPICYCLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, epicycles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EPICYCLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is EPICYCLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, epicycles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEPICYCLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is EPICYCLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, epicycles is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEPICYCLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.