life cycle
noun
the continuous sequence of changes undergone by an organism from one primary form, as a gamete, to the development of the same form again.
life cycles
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pluralof life cycle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It has already partnered with Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Genmab with the aim of shortening drug development life cycles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
Many of those items, such as furniture and appliances, are typically big-ticket purchases with long life cycles, making rebuying an infrequent occurrence under normal circumstances.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2025
These activities can teach your family about butterflies’ life cycles and habits.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2024
There are close to 200 species of cicada in North America, only seven of which exhibit synchronized 13- and 17-year life cycles — otherwise known as periodical cicadas.
From Salon ● May 16, 2024
Liver disease in cattle, sheep, goats, deer, elk, rabbits, and various other warm-blooded animals may be caused by liver flukes that spend part of their life cycles in fresh-water snails.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
