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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A smaller or shorter-term cycle within a larger or longer-term cycle

   "Hence there were two subcycles contained within the fundamental cycle."

Example

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"Hence there were two subcycles contained within the fundamental cycle."

Etymology

From sub- + cycle.

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