Essential Greek and Latin Roots for Ninth Grade Students: cycl

Learn these words derived from the Latin word circulus meaning "circular object" or "small ring."
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  1. cycle
    a periodically repeated sequence of events
  2. cyclic
    marked by repeated series of events
  3. cyclical
    recurring in a repeated sequence of events
  4. cycling
    the sport of traveling on a two-wheeled vehicle
  5. cyclist
    a person who rides a bike
  6. cyclone
    an atmospheric system in which air circulates rapidly
  7. encyclopedia
    a reference work containing articles on various topics
  8. encyclopedic
    broad in scope or content
  9. life cycle
    a series of stages through which an organism passes
  10. recycle
    use again after processing
  11. recycling
    the act of processing used materials to create something new
  12. unicycle
    a vehicle with a single wheel that is driven by pedals
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