cycle — a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsaɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- My washing machine's spin cycle sounds like a helicopter landing in my kitchen.
- The cycle of procrastination: worry, delay, panic, repeat.
- Students cycle through different emotions during exam season.
cycle
NOUN[/ˈsaɪkəl/]
a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order
The water cycle moves from ocean to cloud to rain and back again.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek kyklos, meaning 'circle' or 'wheel.' As the term evolved through Latin and French, it came to denote any recurring pattern or sequence of events that repeats in the manner of a turning wheel.
Breakdown
Greek kyklos (circle, wheel) → Latin cyclus → Old French cycle → Middle English cycle, with the root kykl- referring to circular motion and repetition.
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📝Examples
“My washing machine's spin cycle sounds like a helicopter landing in my kitchen.”
“The cycle of procrastination: worry, delay, panic, repeat.”
“Students cycle through different emotions during exam season.”
“The economic cycle affects employment rates significantly.”
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