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cyclic
This term describes a predictable, repeating loop where the end of one sequence triggers the beginning of the next. It suggests a closed system of movement or change, often associated with biological rhythms or mathematical patterns. It carries a sense of inevitability and regularity, implying that the current state is merely a phase in a larger, recurring process.
In technical or scientific contexts, it is used to describe things like the menstrual cycle or chemical reactions that regenerate their own catalysts. It differs from linear progression by emphasizing that the destination is always the point of origin, creating a perpetual loop of cause and effect.
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Examples
The seasons follow a cyclic pattern every year.
Some chemical reactions are cyclic in nature.
The company is struggling with the cyclic nature of the housing market.
It is just a cyclic process of growth and decay.
The hormone levels in the body exhibit a cyclic fluctuation.
I wonder if history is truly cyclic or if we are actually progressing.
The software uses a cyclic redundancy check to detect errors.
The plot of the story is cyclic, ending exactly where it began.
These cyclic trends in fashion always come back every twenty years.