🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

zyklisch

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tsik-lish

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cyclical/ˈsɪk.lɪ.kəl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die zyklische Natur der Jahreszeiten beeinflusst die Landwirtschaft."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Occurring in cycles; characterized by a repeated sequence of events.

    "The cyclical nature of the seasons affects agricultural practices."
  2. 2

    Relating to or resembling a cycle.

    "The cyclical patterns in the economy can lead to periods of growth and recession."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'cyclical' originates from the Greek word 'kyklos', meaning 'circle' or 'ring', which evolved through Latin 'cyclicus' in the late Middle Ages, reflecting the concept of recurring events or processes.

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