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Cycle: meaning, definitions and examples

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cycle

 

[ หˆsaษชkษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

riding

A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.

Synonyms

pattern, rhythm, sequence

Examples of usage

  • The cycle of the seasons
  • The cycle of life and death
Context #2 | Noun

bicycle

A two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by pedals and steered by handlebars.

Synonyms

bicycle, bike, velocipede

Examples of usage

  • She rode her bike in the park
  • He enjoys cycling in the mountains
Context #3 | Verb

repeating

To move in or follow a circular course.

Synonyms

circulate, revolve, rotate

Examples of usage

  • The water cycles through the ecosystem
  • The fan cycles on and off

Translations

Translations of the word "cycle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ciclo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเค•เฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zyklus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ siklus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธะบะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cykl

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใ‚คใ‚ฏใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cycle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ciclo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถngรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cyklus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cyklus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพช็Žฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cikel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hringrรกs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะธะบะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒ™แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถvr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ciclo

Etymology

The word 'cycle' originated from the Greek word 'kyklos', meaning 'circle' or 'ring'. It has been used in English since the 14th century, originally referring to a wheel or a circle. Over time, its meaning expanded to include various repetitive sequences or processes. The concept of cycles is prevalent in nature, science, and everyday life, reflecting the interconnectedness and continuity of events.

See also: bicycle, cycles, cyclic, cyclical, cycling, cyclist, recycle, upcycle.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,952, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.