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interval vs cycle

cycle vs interval

interval and cycle both are nouns.

interval is not a verb while cycle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
interval Yes No No No
cycle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cycle is a hyponym of interval; that is, cycle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than interval:
  • interval: a definite length of time marked off by two instants
  • cycle: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
interval (noun) cycle (noun)
the distance between things a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
a set containing all points (or all real numbers) between two given endpoints a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon
the difference in pitch between two notes a periodically repeated sequence of events
a definite length of time marked off by two instants a series of poems or songs on the same theme
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (named for Heinrich Rudolph Hertz)
interval (verb) cycle (verb)
recur in repeating sequences
ride a motorcycle
ride a bicycle
pass through a cycle
cause to go through a recurring sequence
Difference between interval and cycle

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