anticyclic

[ænˈtɪsɪklɪk]

Definitions

1. adjective

not cyclic or circular in form or process, or not conforming to a cycle or regular repetition.

“The anticyclic pattern of the molecule’s structure made it difficult to analyze.”

2. adjective

opposite in direction or phase of a cycle or regular repetition.

“The anticyclic nature of the economic indicators was a concern for investors.”

3. noun

an anticyclic phenomenon or process.

“The research team studied the anticyclic patterns in the ocean currents.”

Synonyms

  • aperiodic
  • noncyclic

Antonyms

  • cyclic
  • periodic