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cyclic [ˈsaɪklɪk ˈsɪklɪk], cyclical [ˈsaɪklɪkəl ˈsɪklɪkəl] adj 1. recurring or revolving in cycles 2. (Chemistry) (of an organic compound) containing a closed saturated or unsaturated ring of atoms. See also heterocyclic and homocyclic 3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) Botany a. arranged in whorls cyclic petals b. having parts arranged in this way cyclic flowers 4. (Music, other) Music of or relating to a musical form consisting of several movements sharing thematic material 5. (Mathematics) Geometry (of a polygon) having vertices that lie on a circle 6. (Linguistics / Grammar) (in generative grammar) denoting one of a set of transformational rules all of which must apply to a clause before any one of them applies to any clause in which the first clause is embedded cyclically adv
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