Life Cycle

Synonyms of life cycle

• growth cycle
• developmental cycle
• reproductive cycle

Antonyms of life cycle

• death
• end of life

Collocations of life cycle

natural life cycle

Frequency: 70 %

The ecosystem relies on the natural life cycle of plants and animals.

complete life cycle

Frequency: 60 %

The butterfly undergoes a complete life cycle from egg to adult.

human life cycle

Frequency: 50 %

Studying the human life cycle helps us understand aging and development.

reproductive life cycle

Frequency: 45 %

Plants have a reproductive life cycle that involves pollination and seed dispersal.

annual life cycle

Frequency: 35 %

The salmon completes its annual life cycle by returning to its spawning grounds.

Idiomatic Expressions for life cycle

• Phrase: life cycle assessment
  Meaning: a method of evaluating the environmental impact of a product or service throughout its entire life cycle
  Usage: The company conducted a life cycle assessment to determine the carbon footprint of their latest product.