cy
cle
Plural
cycles
1
(biology) a series of transformations and events that happen in an animal or plant's lifetime
- The water cycle describes how water moves through the environment in different forms.
- In plants, the life cycle includes stages from seed germination to flowering and producing seeds.
- The cell cycle is the process by which cells grow and divide.
- Understanding biological cycles helps scientists study the health of ecosystems.
- The butterfly’s life cycle includes stages from egg to caterpillar to adult.
2
a vehicle with two wheels designed for propulsion by foot pedals like a bicycle or tricycle
- He rode his cycle to work every day to save money on gas.
- Cycle lanes make commuting safer for cyclists in urban areas.
- He bought a cycle for his elderly father to help him stay mobile.
- The toddler pedaled his cycle with three wheels around the driveway with a big smile.
- The cycle shop offers a variety of models, from mountain bikes to city cruisers.
3
a regularly repeating sequence or period of events
4
a series of literary or musical works connected by a common theme
5
a single full execution of a recurring process
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the unit used to measure frequency of a repeating event
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