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Unicycle vs Monocycle - What's the difference?

unicycle | monocycle |

As nouns the difference between unicycle and monocycle

is that unicycle is a type of cycle that has only one wheel and is powered by pedals; it is most often used by acrobats while monocycle is a unicycle or monowheel; often specifically a unicycle with the rider seated inside the wheel.

As a verb unicycle

is to travel or move around by unicycle.

unicycle

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A type of cycle that has only one wheel and is powered by pedals; it is most often used by acrobats.
  • Verb

    (unicycl)
  • To travel or move around by unicycle.
  • monocycle

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A unicycle or monowheel; often specifically a unicycle with the rider seated inside the wheel.
  • (organic chemistry) An aromatic compound containing a single ring.
  • (communication) The first derivative of a Gaussian, often used as an impulse signal.
  • Derived terms

    * monocyclic * monocyclical * monocyclicity * monocyclist