cyclonic
Meanings
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noun
A large storm with violent wind and heavy rain, typically over a large area of the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean.
- "A cyclonic storm was forming in the Atlantic Ocean."
- "The cyclonic storm caused widespread damage and flooding."
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adjective
Relating to or denoting a cyclone or cyclones.
- "The cyclone's path was predicted to make landfall as a highly cyclonic storm."
- "The damage caused by the cyclone was extensive and cyclonic in nature."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with cycloniclyric , oric , arctic
Variants
List of all variants of cyclonic that leads to same resultcyclone , cyclones , cyclonic , cyclonically
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Greek word 'kyklos' meaning 'circle' or 'circle around'.
Trivia
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The largest recorded cyclone was Typhoon Tip in 1979, which had winds reaching up to 190 mph (305 km/h).
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Cyclones can form over both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, as well as the Indian Ocean and the Southern Ocean.
Related Concepts
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hurricane: A cyclonic storm that forms over the Atlantic Ocean or the Eastern Pacific Ocean, characterized by heavy rainfall, strong winds, and a well-defined circular structure.
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typhoon: A cyclonic storm that forms in the Western Pacific Ocean, characterized by heavy rainfall, strong winds, and a well-defined circular structure.
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tropical storm: A cyclonic storm that forms over tropical or subtropical waters, characterized by heavy rainfall and winds of at least 39 mph (63 km/h).
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, cyclonic is often used to describe the chaotic and destructive nature of storms. In art, images of cyclonic storms are common, as they can be both awe-inspiring and terrifying. In music, songs about cyclonic storms often focus on the power and destruction they can bring.
How to Memorize "cyclonic"
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visualize
- Imagine a large storm with heavy rain and violent winds swirling around in a circular motion.
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associate
- Associate the word with the image of a large, destructive storm.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Cyclone Circles Chaos' to remember the definition.
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