Cyclical
/ˈsɪk.lɪ.kəl/noun
Relating to a cycle; occurring in cycles.
Did you know?In ancient astrology, cycles were believed to influence fate, with each phase marking significant cosmic events that could alter one's destiny.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kwik-
“to turn or move in a circle.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
κύκλος (kyklos)
“a circle or wheel.”
Latin
Latin
cyclicus
“cyclical, pertaining to circles.”
Middle English
Middle English
cyclic
“relating to a series of events that recur regularly.”
Modern English
English
cyclical
“pertaining to cycles or recurring sequences.”