Cyclone

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/

Definitions of cyclone

noun a system of winds rotating inward to an area of low atmospheric pressure, with a counterclockwise rotation in the Northern Hemisphere and a clockwise rotation in the Southern Hemisphere

Example Sentences

A1 A cyclone is a type of storm with strong winds.

A2 People in coastal areas need to prepare for cyclones during the rainy season.

B1 The cyclone caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.

B2 Meteorologists are monitoring the development of a cyclone in the Pacific Ocean.

C1 The government has issued evacuation orders for residents in the path of the cyclone.

C2 Scientists are studying the impact of climate change on the frequency and intensity of cyclones.

Examples of cyclone in a Sentence

formal The cyclone caused widespread destruction along the coast.

informal Did you hear about the cyclone that hit the town?

slang That cyclone was gnarly, dude!

figurative The cyclone of emotions swept through her as she processed the news.

Grammatical Forms of cyclone

• past tense: cycloned
• plural: cyclones
• comparative: more cyclonic
• superlative: most cyclonic
• present tense: cyclones
• future tense: will cyclone
• perfect tense: have cycloned
• continuous tense: is cycloning
• singular: cyclone
• positive degree: cyclonic
• infinitive: to cyclone
• gerund: cycloning
• participle: cycloning

Origin and Evolution of cyclone

First Known Use: 1848 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'cyclone' originated from the Greek word 'kyklon' meaning 'moving in a circle'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a specific type of storm with circulating winds, the term 'cyclone' has evolved to encompass a wider range of rotating weather systems, including hurricanes and tornadoes.