
Cycle
Repetitive Pattern
The term emphasizes events that repeat in a predictable sequence.
Economic booms and recessions form the business cycle.
Natural Processes
'Cycle' often refers to processes in nature or biology that are continuous.
The water cycle shows how water evaporates and falls as rain.
Figurative Use
Used metaphorically to describe recurring situations in life or history.
The cycle of poverty can be hard to break.