cyclic
Going around again
Cyclic describes something that occurs in cycles—repeating in a regular pattern or returning to its starting point.
Chemical compounds are cyclic when their atoms form a ring structure.
A cyclic process moves through stages that eventually repeat: cyclic fluctuations in the economy, the cyclic nature of the seasons.
In mathematics, cyclic groups return to their origin after a sequence of operations.
Curve closing on itself
- ringClosed curve shape
- orbitCurved celestial path
- rotationTurning on an axis
- wheelRotating circular frame
circuit · round · revolve · encircle · circumference · annular · disk · spiral
Aromatic hydrocarbon solvent
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- ringClosed curve shape
- hexagonalSix-edged polygon's form
- organicFrom living matter
molecule · carbon · hydrocarbon · naphthalene · phenyl · aromaticity · heterocyclic · lactone
Occurring at intervals
- recurringHappening repeatedly over time
- rhythmicHaving regular tempo
- oscillatingSwinging back and forth
- repetitiveMarked by recurrence
alternating · sequential · iterative · wave · pulse · rotation · periodicity · fluctuation
Daily biological cycle
- menstrualOf monthly uterine cycles
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- cellBasic unit of life
- mitosisNuclear division producing identical cells
lifecycle · regeneration · metabolism · hormonal · biorhythm · heartbeat · respiration · reproduction
Gathering mature crops
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
- migrationMovement to new territory
- hibernationProlonged winter dormancy
- equinoxSun crosses celestial midline
solstice · monsoon · planting · germination · molting · nesting · pollination · frost
loop
Curve closing on itself
wheel · circuit · round · revolve · encircle · circumference · annular · disk · spiral · helix
benzene
Aromatic hydrocarbon solvent
organic · molecule · carbon · hydrocarbon · naphthalene · phenyl · aromaticity · heterocyclic · lactone · alkene
periodic
Occurring at intervals
- recurringHappening repeatedly over time
- rhythmicHaving regular tempo
- oscillatingSwinging back and forth
repetitive · alternating · sequential · iterative · wave · pulse · rotation · periodicity · fluctuation · cadence
circadian
Daily biological cycle
mitosis · lifecycle · regeneration · metabolism · hormonal · biorhythm · heartbeat · respiration · reproduction · developmental
harvest
Gathering mature crops
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
- migrationMovement to new territory
- hibernationProlonged winter dormancy
equinox · solstice · monsoon · planting · germination · molting · nesting · pollination · frost · thaw
boom
Loud deep sound
expansion · contraction · inflation · deflation · market · downturn · upturn · growth · stagnation · bubble
- circlesfull circle, circle, radius, circumference, pie chart
- sequencessequence, arithmetic, series, geometric, progressions
- habit wordsdaily, regular, routine, habitual, chronic
- flight controlsailerons, elevators, yoke, rudder, aileron
- helicopter partsrotor, tail rotor, rotor blade, blades, rotor blades
- symmetrybilateral, mirror symmetry, radial symmetry, bilateral symmetry, rotational symmetry
cycliclinear
Arranged in straight succession
acyclic · one-way · unidirectional · nonrecurring · one-time
cyclicacyclic
Lacking repeated patterns
noncyclic · linear · straight-chain · noncyclical · open
- life cycleOrganism's full developmental sequence
- vicious cycleSelf-perpetuating harmful pattern
- sleep cycleRepeating phases of rest
- spin cycleWasher's centrifugal drying stage
- water cycleContinuous planetary moisture movement
- power cycleRestart by cutting electricity
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