lifecycle
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/ˈlaɪfˌsaɪ.kəl/
series of stages
Etymology
'lifecycle' originates from the combination of the words 'life' and 'cycle', where 'life' refers to the existence of an organism and 'cycle' refers to a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.
'Lifecycle' was formed by combining the words 'life' and 'cycle' in modern English.
Initially, it meant 'the cycle of life in organisms', but it has expanded to include stages in products and systems.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the series of changes in the life of an organism, including reproduction.
The lifecycle of a butterfly includes stages of egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
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Noun 2
the series of stages through which a product or system passes during its existence.
The software's lifecycle includes development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
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