# cyclic vs cyclist

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cyclic
*adjective · IPA /ˈsaɪ.klɪk/ · frequency rank #23,506*
Characterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals; cyclical

### cyclist
*noun · IPA /ˈsaɪ.klɪst/ · frequency rank #13,317*
A person who rides a cycle, especially a bicycle, or who habitually engages in cycling.

## Source
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