cyclic (ˈsaɪklɪk
;ˈsɪklɪk) or cyclical (ˈsaɪklɪkəll;ˈsɪklɪkəll)
Definitions
adjective
- recurring or revolving in cycles
- (of an organic compound) containing a closed saturated or unsaturated ring of atoms See also heterocyclic , homocyclic
- botany
- arranged in whorls ⇒
cyclic petals
- having parts arranged in this way ⇒
cyclic flowers
- arranged in whorls ⇒
- music of or relating to a musical form consisting of several movements sharing thematic material
- geometry (of a polygon) having vertices that lie on a circle
- (in generative grammar) denoting one of a set of transformational rules all of which must apply to a clause before any one of them applies to any clause in which the first clause is embedded
Alternative Forms
ˈcyclically adverbUsage examples
He moved his thumb on to the microphone switch on the cyclic.
, Let Not the Deep (1994)So, too, is a community of people and their environment, interacting through a multitude of cyclic processes.
New Scientist (1998)In conjunction with binge eating, followed by self-induced vomiting and cyclic dieting, this abuse is called bulimia, an eating disorder.
Ottawa Sun (2003)These changes in rock type represent changes in climate on a cyclic basis.
Independent (1999)Gradually you will discover how cyclic the nature of many parts of life really is.
, A WITCH ALONE (2002)