German word

Zyklus

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsyːklʊs/

Meaning

  • masculine nounperiod

Example

Der Zyklus des Mondes beeinflusst die Gezeiten.

The lunar period influences the tides.

Illustration for Zyklus (period)

More examples

Der Konjunkturzyklus beeinflusst die Investitionsplanung.

The business cycle influences investment planning.

Core concept

A circular route through linked phases, ending where the next round begins.

Common phrases

  • Konjunkturzyklus

    business cycle

  • Jahreszyklus

    annual cycle

  • Wachstumszyklus

    growth cycle

Similar words

Periode: A span of time in which the same state or event recurs at regular intervals.
Rhythmus: A regular pattern in which events or movements repeat at set intervals.
Ablauf: The order and manner in which events or tasks progress.
Kreislauf: A flow in which matter or energy circulates and returns to its starting point.

Definition in German

Mehrere Phasen, die zusammen einen geschlossenen Vorgang bilden und danach von vorn beginnen.

Word origin

German Zyklus was borrowed through Latin cyclus from Greek kyklos, meaning "circle," and developed into a term for a complete recurring sequence.

Usage tips

  • Zyklus is masculine: der Zyklus has the plural die Zyklen, not *Zyklusse.

Other meanings

  • cyclenoun
  • seriesnoun

Opposites

  • Kontinuumcontinuumnoun
  • Einmaligkeituniquenessnoun

Related words

  • Zyklusphasecycle phasenoun
  • zyklischcyclicaladjective

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