Cyclic: meaning, definitions and examples
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cyclic
[ ˈsaɪklɪk ]
mathematics
Relating to or denoting a process or phenomenon that occurs in a regular sequence of steps or at intervals.
Synonyms
periodic, recurring, repetitive
Examples of usage
- The cyclic nature of the lunar phases is fascinating.
- The computer program follows a cyclic pattern to complete the task.
- The cyclic function repeats itself after a fixed interval.
chemistry
Relating to or denoting a compound that contains a closed chain or ring of atoms.
Synonyms
closed-chain, looped, ring-shaped
Examples of usage
- The cyclic structure of the molecule was determined using spectroscopy.
- Cyclic compounds are common in organic chemistry.
Translations
Translations of the word "cyclic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cíclico
🇮🇳 चक्रीय
🇩🇪 zyklisch
🇮🇩 siklik
🇺🇦 циклічний
🇵🇱 cykliczny
🇯🇵 周期的な (しゅうきてきな)
🇫🇷 cyclique
🇪🇸 cíclico
🇹🇷 döngüsel
🇰🇷 주기적인 (jugijeog-in)
🇸🇦 دوري (daouriy)
🇨🇿 cyklický
🇸🇰 cyklický
🇨🇳 循环的 (xúnhuán de)
🇸🇮 cikličen
🇮🇸 hringrásar
🇰🇿 циклдік
🇬🇪 ციკლური (tsik'luri)
🇦🇿 dövrü
🇲🇽 cíclico
Word origin
The word 'cyclic' originated from the Greek word 'kuklos' meaning 'circle' or 'cycle'. It first appeared in English in the mid-17th century. The term is widely used in various scientific fields to describe processes, patterns, or structures that repeat in a regular sequence or form a closed loop.
See also: bicycle, cycle, cycles, cyclical, cycling, cyclist, recycle, upcycle.