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Annual Cycle

/ˈæn.ju.əl ˈsaɪ.kəl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A series of events or processes that occur in a yearly cycle.

    "The annual cycle of seasons affects agricultural practices."
  2. 2

    A recurring pattern or series of events that takes place over the course of a year.

    "The annual cycle of festivals brings communities together."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'annual' originates from the Latin word 'annus', meaning 'year', which evolved through Middle English. 'Cycle' comes from the Greek 'kyklos', meaning 'circle', indicating a recurring series of events. Together, they describe a yearly recurring sequence.

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