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cyclic

[/ˈsɪklɪk/ or /ˈsaɪklɪk/]
adjective
cíclico
1. Occurring in cycles; recurring in a regular pattern or sequence
The cyclic nature of the seasons makes agriculture predictable.
A natureza cíclica das estações torna a agricultura previsível.
2. (Chemistry) Containing atoms arranged in a ring or closed chain structure
Benzene is a cyclic compound with six carbon atoms.
O benzeno é um composto cíclico com seis átomos de carbono.
3. (Mathematics) Relating to a cycle or circular arrangement
A cyclic group is a fundamental concept in abstract algebra.
Um grupo cíclico é um conceito fundamental na álgebra abstrata.
4. Recurring or repeating at regular intervals
The economy experiences cyclic booms and recessions.
A economia experimenta ciclos de crescimento e recessão.
Synonyms
circularperiodicrecurringrepetitiveoscillating
Antonyms
acycliclinearnon-repeatingirregular

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cíclico
Standard usage in scientific and technical contexts
São Paulo
cíclico
Common in academic and business discourse
Portugal
cíclico
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

cyclic pattern
cyclic process
cyclic variation
cyclic unemployment
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