cyclic

adjective
UK: /ˈsaɪklɪk/
US: /ˈsaɪklɪk/

  1. Happening again and again in a regular cycle.

    1. The seasons are cyclic, repeating every year, that is why we know what to expect.
    2. The business cycle is cyclic; periods of growth alternate with periods of recession and recovery.

  2. Relating to or having the form of a cycle.

    1. The cyclic pattern of day and night helps regulate our body's natural rhythms, so sleep well.
    2. The graph showed a cyclic trend, with peaks and troughs occurring at regular intervals, keep analyzing.

Synonyms

circular periodic rhythmic repeating recurrent
cyclic noun

  1. A compound containing a closed chain or ring of atoms.

    1. Benzene is a cyclic hydrocarbon, so you should remember it for chemistry exam.
    2. The chemist studied the properties of various cyclic compounds, looking for new applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cyclic" in English means: Happening again and again in a regular cycle., Relating to or having the form of a cycle..

The phonetic transcription of "cyclic" is /ˈsaɪklɪk/ in British English and /ˈsaɪklɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cyclic": circular, periodic, rhythmic, repeating, recurrent.

Example usage of "cyclic": "The seasons are cyclic, repeating every year, that is why we know what to expect.". More examples on the page.