cyclic
Characterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals; cyclical
Example
“The weather had a cyclic pattern of rain and sun.”
Other meanings
Having chains of atoms arranged in a ring.
“Benzene and cyclohexane are both cyclic compounds.”
Having parts arranged in a whorl.
Word history
From Ancient Greek "κυκλικός".
Where this comes from
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