Cyclic

adjective

/ˈsaɪklɪk/

Word Frequency: 5.8

Definitions

1.adjectiveCharacterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals.

"The weather had a cyclic pattern of rain and sun."

2.adjective(of a compound) Having chains of atoms arranged in a ring.

"Benzene and cyclohexane are both cyclic compounds."

3.adjectiveHaving parts arranged in a whorl.

4.adjective(of a group) Being generated by only one element.

5.adjective(of a polygon) Able to be inscribed in a circle.

The Daily Word NerdA new word, a puzzle, and a fun fact — free in your inbox every morning.

Free forever · unsubscribe anytime · all 14 newsletters

That email did not go through — please check it and try again.