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Cyclic (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Marked by repeated cycles.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The company's sales followed a cyclic pattern, with peaks in summer and troughs in winter.
  • The cyclic nature of the economy meant that periods of growth were inevitably followed by periods of recession.
  • The artist's work explored the cyclic themes of birth, growth, decay, and rebirth.
  • The cyclic motion of the waves was soothing to watch, as they rolled in and out with a steady rhythm.
  • The team's performance was cyclic, with periods of high energy and motivation followed by periods of low morale and fatigue.

Related Words

  • Cycle (noun)
  • Cyclicity (noun)

Meaning 2

Conforming to the Carnot cycle.

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Related Words

  • Carnot Cycle (noun)

Meaning 3

Forming a whorl or having parts arranged in a whorl; "cyclic petals"; "cyclic flowers".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The cyclic arrangement of the leaves on the stem is a distinctive characteristic of this plant species.
  • The flower's cyclic petals were a vibrant shade of pink and delicately shaped.
  • In botany, a cyclic flower is one in which the parts are arranged in a whorl or spiral pattern.
  • The cyclic pattern of the seed pods on the stem made them easy to identify.
  • The plant's cyclic leaves were a deep green color and had a soft, velvety texture.

Antonyms

  • Acyclic

Meaning 4

Of a compound having atoms arranged in a ring structure.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

  • Acyclic

Meaning 5

Recurring in cycles.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The earth's seasons are a classic example of a cyclic process, repeating themselves year after year.
  • Many cultures believe in the cyclic nature of time, with events repeating themselves over and over.
  • The cyclic pattern of the stock market has led some investors to predict its ups and downs.
  • The ancient Greeks believed in a cyclic view of history, with civilizations rising and falling in an endless cycle.
  • The life cycle of a butterfly is a remarkable example of a cyclic process in nature, with four distinct stages repeating themselves generation after generation.

Synonyms

  • Cyclical

Antonyms

  • Noncyclic

Related Words

  • Cycle (noun)
  • Cyclicity (noun)
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