Biorhythm: meaning, definitions and examples
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biorhythm
[ หbaษชษสหrษชรฐษm ]
biological cycles
Biorhythm refers to the cyclic patterns of biological processes in living organisms. These rhythms can affect various aspects of physical, emotional, and intellectual functioning. The concept suggests that these cycles can predict periods of high and low performance for an individual. Biorhythms are often divided into three primary types: physical, emotional, and intellectual, each with its own cycle length. People sometimes use biorhythms to optimize their daily routines and decision-making.
Synonyms
biological cycle, cycle, rhythm
Examples of usage
- I checked my biorhythm before the big exam.
- Her emotional biorhythm was at a low during that week.
- Athletes often monitor their biorhythms for peak performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "biorhythm" in other languages:
๐ต๐น biorritmo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคตเคเคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Biorhythmus
๐ฎ๐ฉ bioritme
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะพัะธัะผ
๐ต๐ฑ biorhythm
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใชใชใบใ
๐ซ๐ท biorhythme
๐ช๐ธ biorritmo
๐น๐ท biyoritm
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฒด ๋ฆฌ๋ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฅููุงุน ุงูุญููู
๐จ๐ฟ biorhythmus
๐ธ๐ฐ bioritmus
๐จ๐ณ ็็ฉ่ๅพ
๐ธ๐ฎ bioritem
๐ฎ๐ธ lรญfrythmi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะธะพัะธัะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแขแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bioritm
๐ฒ๐ฝ biorritmo
Etymology
The term 'biorhythm' originated in the late 19th century. It is derived from the Greek word 'bio', meaning 'life', and 'rhythm', which signifies a repeated pattern or flow. The idea that biological processes exhibit predictable cycles can be traced back to various scientific studies in chronobiology. Over the years, it has gained popularity in alternative medicine and self-management strategies. Initially, biorhythms were conceptualized to relate to the physical and emotional states of individuals. Today, biorhythm charts can be found in various wellness resources and are often utilized in the context of maximizing personal well-being and productivity.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,296, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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