cyclonic
Americanadjective
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of or relating to a cyclone.
a cyclonic system developing to our west.
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describing a direction of rotation that is counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere, and undefined at the equator.
In the Weddell Sea, the main circulation is cyclonic.
Other Word Forms
- cyclonically adverb
- precyclonic adjective
Etymology
Origin of cyclonic
Example Sentences
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Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for at least 400 people who have been reported missing, many believed to be buried under landslides, after cyclonic rains caused disastrous flooding nearly a week ago.
From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025
The DMC said a cyclonic storm named "Ditwah" was moving across the island's eastern region, resulting in heavy rains across the country.
From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025
Ince was a wunderkind of the new medium, and a man of cyclonic energy and aptitude.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2025
The cyclonic storms, known as western disturbances, typically bring heavy snow to the Himalayas from December to March.
From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2024
Viking North Utsire South Utsire Forties cyclonic six to gale eight, I chanted in my head.
From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd
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