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cyclic
[ sahy-klik, sik-lik ]
adjective
- revolving or recurring in cycles; characterized by recurrence in cycles.
- of, relating to, or constituting a cycle or cycles.
- Chemistry. of or relating to a compound that contains a closed chain or ring of atoms ( acyclic ).
- Botany.
- arranged in whorls, as the parts of a flower.
- (of a flower) having the parts so arranged.
- Mathematics.
- pertaining to an algebraic system in which all the elements of a group are powers of one element.
- (of a set of elements) arranged as if on a circle, so that the first element follows the last.
cyclic
/ ˈsɪklɪk; ˈsaɪklɪkəl; ˈsɪklɪkəl; ˈsaɪklɪk /
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
- 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
cyclic
/ ĭ′ĭ,ī′ĭ /
- Occurring or moving in cycles.
- Relating to a compound having atoms arranged in a ring or closed-chain structure. Benzene is a cyclic compound.
- Having parts arranged in a whorl.
Derived Forms
- ˈ⳦, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ···ٲ [sahy-, klis, -i-tee], noun
- ԴDz·c adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
From someone who described himself as "the all-knowing master of the universe", he now identifies as a God-fearing man who believes in good energies, the cyclic nature of life and "scientific astrologers".
A protein kinase activated by cyclic adenosine monophosphate, an intracellular signaling molecule.
"Our eureka moment was when our first experiments showed it is possible to produce electricity in a cyclic rhythm and the precise linkage between this and the plant's inherent daily rhythm," Chakraborty said.
Menthol is a naturally occurring cyclic monoterpene alcohol found in various plants, particularly in members of the mint family such as peppermint and spearmint.
As the Earth's atmosphere was already supercharged with carbon dioxide from the large-scale volcanism, this cyclic modulation of the climate system repeatedly triggered forest dieback, allowing for the renewed spread of pioneer ferns.
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