Definition:Epicycloid/Linguistic Note
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Linguistic Note on Epicycloid
The epi- prefix in the term epicycloid comes from the Greek word meaning on or above.
The prefix can be seen in other common words, for example epicenter.
Sources
- 1992: George F. Simmons: Calculus Gems ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $\text {B}.21$: The Cycloid: Footnote $2$