Global biogeochemical cycles are critical to life, most notably those of water, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus. 1  The nitrogen cycle is the transformation of nitrogen and nitrogen-containing compounds in nature. 2  The water cycle, is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.
Blunted affect refers to a reduction in the intensity of an individual's emotional response. The emotional response of an individual with blunted affect is a lot weaker than one would expect in similar circumstances.
Definition of blunt. 1  transitive verb. : 2  to make less sharp, definite, or forceful an ax blunted from use blunted their criticism by praising her enthusiasm. 3  intransitive verb. : 4  to become blunt (see 1blunt)