cyclical
/'saiklik/ Cách viết khác : (cyclical) /'saiklikəl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Recurring in cycles: Describes something that happens or appears in a repeating sequence or pattern over time.
Usage
The adjective "cyclical" is used to describe processes, events, or phenomena that are not linear but instead follow a circular pattern of recurrence. It is often used in formal, academic, or technical contexts such as economics, biology, and history.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The economy experiences cyclical fluctuations of boom and bust.
- Many natural phenomena, like the seasons, are cyclical.
- The study focused on the cyclical nature of historical empires.
Advanced Usage
- "to be cyclical in nature": to have a fundamental characteristic of repeating in cycles.
- The demand for this product is cyclical in nature, peaking in the summer months.
Variants and Related Words
- Cycle (n): A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.
- The water cycle is essential for life on Earth.
- Cyclically (adv): In a way that recurs in cycles.
- Prices in this market tend to rise and fall cyclically.
- Cyclic (adj): An alternative form with the same meaning as "cyclical."
- He studied the cyclic patterns in the data.
Synonyms
- Recurrent: Occurring often or repeatedly.
- Periodic: Appearing or occurring at regular intervals.
- Recurring: Happening again, especially at regular intervals.
Antonyms
- Linear: Progressing from one stage to another in a single series of steps; not cyclical.
- Non-recurring: Happening only once, not repeating.
- Random: Made, done, or happening without method or conscious decision; lacking a pattern.
Related Phrases
- Cyclical unemployment: (Economics) Unemployment that rises during economic downturns and falls when the economy improves.
- Policymakers aim to reduce the impact of cyclical unemployment.
- Cyclical industry: An industry whose performance is highly sensitive to the overall business cycle.
- Automobile manufacturing is considered a cyclical industry.
Adjective
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recurring in cycles
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