cycle

Meanings

• noun

  The sequence of events or actions that repeats over a certain period of time.

  - "The water cycle consists of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection."
  - "The human menstrual cycle lasts approximately 28 days."

• verb

  To move or travel in a circle or circular route.

  - "The carousel cycles through various designs as it spins."
  - "The seasons cycle throughout the year."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsaɪkəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cycle
cycle , vicle , pique , mike , tyke

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Variants

List of all variants of cycle that leads to same result
cycle , cycles , cycled , cycler , cyclers , cycling , ring , ringlike , rings , business cycle , business cycles , Calvin cycle , Calvin cycles , carbon cycle , carbon cycles , cell cycle , cell cycles , citric acid cycle , citric acid cycles , estral cycle

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from the Old French word 'cycle', meaning 'circle'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cycle' is also used in astronomy to describe the orbit of planets around the sun.

2. The term 'cycle' can also be used figuratively to describe repeating patterns in nature, such as the shedding of animal fur or the growth and decay of leaves.

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Related Concepts

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1. Circadian rhythm: A biological process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats approximately every 24 hours.

2. Business cycle: A pattern of economic expansion and contraction.

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Culture

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In literature, the cycle can refer to recurring themes or motifs. In art, it can be represented through repetition or symmetry. In music, it can be found in the structure of certain compositions.

How to Memorize "cycle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a circle with arrows pointing in both directions to represent the cyclical nature of the concept.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cycle' with the image of a merry-go-round or a wheel turning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CIRCLE' to remember the definitions: 'Circuit' and 'Revolving'.

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