cyclic Meaning & Definition
What Does Cyclic Mean?
Cyclic is used as an adjective meaning Characterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals; cyclical. It can also mean Having chains of atoms arranged in a ring. As a noun, it means The flight control used to control a helicopter's direction and rate of horizontal movement by tilting the lift vector of the helicopter's main rotor disk.
Quick Facts About Cyclic
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsaɪ.klɪk/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | diurnal, periodic and cyclical |
| Antonyms | acyclic, noncyclic and open-chain |
| Plural | cyclics |
| Comparative / superlative | more cyclic, most cyclic |
Cyclic Definition (Adjective)
- Characterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals; cyclical
The weather had a cyclic pattern of rain and sun.
- Having chains of atoms arranged in a ring.
Benzene and cyclohexane are both cyclic compounds.
- Having parts arranged in a whorl.
- Being generated by only one element.
- Able to be inscribed in a circle.
- Firing at its full cyclic rate.
Cyclic as a Noun
- The flight control used to control a helicopter's direction and rate of horizontal movement by tilting the lift vector of the helicopter's main rotor disk.
Adjective
- Characterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals.
The weather had a cyclic pattern of rain and sun.
- (of a compound) Having chains of atoms arranged in a ring.
Benzene and cyclohexane are both cyclic compounds.
- (of a group) Being generated by only one element.
- (of a polygon) Able to be inscribed in a circle.
Synonyms of Cyclic
Antonyms of Cyclic
Cyclic in a Sentence
The weather had a cyclic pattern of rain and sun.
Benzene and cyclohexane are both cyclic compounds.
Word Forms & Grammar
cyclic (comparative more cyclic, superlative most cyclic)
cyclic (plural cyclics)
Words That Rhyme With Cyclic
Origin of Cyclic
From French cyclique or its etymon Classical Latin cyclicus, from Ancient Greek κυκλικός (kuklikós).[1] By surface analysis, cycle + -ic. Piecewise doublet of chakric.
How Do You Say Cyclic?
You say cyclic as /ˈsaɪ.klɪk/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (saɪ).
Frequently Asked Questions About Cyclic
Is cyclic an adjective or a noun?
Cyclic is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for cyclic?
You can replace cyclic with words such as diurnal, periodic and cyclical. See the full list of cyclic synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of cyclic?
The opposite of cyclic can be expressed with words like acyclic, noncyclic, open-chain and nonclyclical.
What is the plural of cyclic?
The plural of cyclic is cyclics.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of cyclic?
The comparative form is more cyclic and the superlative form is most cyclic.