cyclically
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/ˈsaɪklɪkli/
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/ˈsɪklɪkli/
(cyclical)
recurrent cycles
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cyclically' originates from the Greek word 'kyklos,' meaning 'circle' or 'wheel.'
Historical Evolution
'cyclically' evolved from the Greek 'kyklos' to the Latin 'cyclus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cyclical' and its adverb form 'cyclically.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to a circle or cycle,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that occurs in cycles or regularly repeated intervals.
The economy tends to grow cyclically, with periods of expansion followed by contraction.
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Last updated: 2025/03/06 01:08