recycle
|re-cy-cle|
B1
/riˈsaɪkəl/
reuse materials
Etymology
Etymology Information
'recycle' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'cycle' from Greek 'kyklos' meaning 'circle'.
Historical Evolution
'recycle' was formed in the 20th century by combining 're-' and 'cycle'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cycle again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to process waste materials for reuse'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of processing used materials to make them suitable for reuse.
Recycling is an important part of waste management.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35