Cyclically

/ˈsɪklɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that repeats in a cycle or recurring pattern; happening in a regularly recurring way.

Etymology

From 'cyclic' plus the adverb suffix '-ally' (from Latin -alis plus -ly). This creates an adverb that describes how an action or pattern repeats cyclically.

Kelly Says

When scientists say something happens 'cyclically,' they're describing one of nature's most reliable patterns—and this reliability has let humans predict moon phases, tides, and seasons for thousands of years!

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