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Recycled: meaning, definitions and examples

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recycled

 

[ riˈsaɪkəld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

environmental context

Recycled refers to materials that have been processed and reused. This term typically pertains to products that have been collected and transformed into new items to reduce waste and conserve resources.

Synonyms

reclaimed, reprocessed, reused

Examples of usage

  • Recycled paper is used for printing eco-friendly brochures.
  • Many companies focus on producing recycled packaging materials.
  • She prefers to buy recycled products to minimize her environmental impact.

Translations

Translations of the word "recycled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reciclado

🇮🇳 पुनर्नवीनीकरण किया गया

🇩🇪 recycelt

🇮🇩 didaur ulang

🇺🇦 перероблений

🇵🇱 recyklingowy

🇯🇵 リサイクルされた

🇫🇷 recyclé

🇪🇸 reciclado

🇹🇷 geri dönüştürülmüş

🇰🇷 재활용된

🇸🇦 معاد تدويره

🇨🇿 recyklovaný

🇸🇰 recyklovaný

🇨🇳 回收的

🇸🇮 recikliran

🇮🇸 endurnýtt

🇰🇿 қайта өңделген

🇬🇪 რეцикლირებული

🇦🇿 təkrar emal edilmiş

🇲🇽 reciclado

Etymology

The word 'recycled' originates from the prefix 're-', which means 'again' or 'back', combined with the root word 'cycle', derived from Greek 'kyklos' meaning 'circle' or 'wheel'. The concept of recycling dates back to ancient cultures, but the modern term emerged in the early 20th century, gaining significant traction in the 1970s as environmental awareness increased. As the understanding of waste management evolved, recycling became a critical component of sustainable practices, prompting developments in technology and legislation to promote material recovery and reuse.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,892, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.