Explanation
A sequence of distinct yet connected texts, motifs, or phases linked by recurrence and an overarching order. It combines progression with return and makes individual parts legible as stations within a larger circuit.
Example
Four poems follow the seasons and together form a cycle.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Cycle” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Ring composition denotes a symmetrical form of return; a cycle may consist more openly of several independent units.
Effect on thought and perception
It combines progression with return and makes individual parts legible as stations within a larger circuit.
Resonance
In the atlas, Cycle closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-C → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 244
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Cycle“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-244-031. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-244-031The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.