cyclic

adjective

1. 1

   Characterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals.

   “The weather had a cyclic pattern of rain and sun.”

2. 2

   (of a compound) Having chains of atoms arranged in a ring.

   “Benzene and cyclohexane are both cyclic compounds.”

3. 3

   Having parts arranged in a whorl.

4. 4

   (of a group) Being generated by only one element.

5. 5

   (of a polygon) Able to be inscribed in a circle.