subcycle

English

Alternative forms

• sub-cycle

Etymology

From sub- +‎ cycle.

Noun

subcycle (plural subcycles)

1. (sciences) A smaller or shorter-term cycle within a larger or longer-term cycle
   • 1993, Rober G. Radwin, Mei Li Lin, “An analytical method for characterizing repetitive motion and postural stress using spectral analysis”, in Ergonomics‎, volume 36, number 4:

     Hence there were two subcycles contained within the fundamental cycle.

Derived terms

• subcyclic

Related terms

• supercycle