In a manner relating to or following the properties of a cycloid curve.
From cycloidal + -ly (adverb suffix). Formed as mathematicians and engineers needed to describe motion or behavior following cycloid properties.
When engineers describe a motion as happening 'cycloidally,' they're essentially saying it follows that perfect rolling-wheel curve, which means the movement is optimized for energy efficiency and mechanical smoothness.
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