Cyclic
/ˈsaɪ.klɪk/noun
Relating to or occurring in cycles; circular in nature.
Did you know?The concept of cycles has deep roots in ancient philosophies, symbolizing rebirth, renewal, and the eternal nature of existence.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kʷeyk-
“to turn, to move in a circle”
Ancient Greek
Greek
κύκλος (kyklos)
“circle, wheel, cycle”
Latin
Latin
cyclicus
“of or pertaining to a cycle, circular”
Middle English
Middle English
cyclic
“pertaining to a cycle or recurring in a series”
Modern English
English
cyclic
“characterized by recurrence of events or phenomena in a cyclical manner”