Cyclic
Word | CYCLIC |
Character | 6 |
Hyphenation | cyc lic |
Pronunciations | /ˈsaɪklɪk/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Cyclic"
What do we mean by cyclic?
Of, relating to, or characterized by cycles. adjective
Recurring or moving in cycles. adjective
Of or relating to compounds having atoms arranged in a ring or closed-chain structure. adjective
Having parts arranged in a whorl. adjective
Forming a whorl. adjective
In chem., containing a cycle or ring.
In botany, arranged in whorls: said of the stamens, petals, etc., in a flower; also, having the parts so arranged: said of the flower; cyclical.
In geometry, having its vertices all on the same circle: thus, if a quadrilateral has its vortices concyclic it is cyclic.
Pertaining to or moving in a cycle or circle; specifically, governed by a regular law of variation, according to which the final and initial terms of the series of changes or states are identical.
Connected with a literary cycle: specifically applied to certain ancient Greek poets (sometimes inclusive of Homer) who wrote on the Trojan war and the adventures of the heroes connected with it. See cycle, 5.
In ancient metrics, delivered more rapidly than usual, so as to occupy only three times or moræ instead of four: used to note certain dactyls and anapests. Thus, a cyclic dactyl is equivalent in time to a trochee, and a cyclic anapest to an iambus.
A cyclic poem. noun
Of or pertaining to a cycle or circle; moving in cycles. adjective
Having atoms bonded to form a ring structure. Opposite of acyclic. adjective
Recurring in cycles{2}; having a pattern that repeats at approximately equal intervals; periodic. Opposite of noncyclic. adjective
Marked by repeated cycles{2}. adjective
The chorus which performed the songs and dances of the dithyrambic odes at Athens, dancing round the altar of Bacchus in a circle. adjective
Certain epic poets who followed Homer, and wrote merely on the Trojan war and its heroes; -- so called because keeping within the circle of a single subject. Also, any series or coterie of poets writing on one subject. adjective
Characterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals.
(of a compound) Having chains of atoms arranged in a ring.
Having parts arranged in a whorl.
(of a group) Being generated by only one element.
(of a polygon) Able to be inscribed in a circle.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Cyclic
- Synonyms for cyclic
- Articulated Synonyms
- Beating Synonyms
- Atomatic Synonyms
- Annular Synonyms
- Alternate Synonyms
- Antonyms for cyclic
- Acyclic Antonyms
- Noncyclic Antonyms
- Open-chain Antonyms
- Nonclyclical Antonyms
The word "cyclic" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Cyclic
What does cyclic mean?
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