Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by a decrease in the frequency or amplitude of a periodic phenomenon, such as an economic cycle.

“The anticyclical policies helped the country recover from the economic downturn.”

2. adjective

opposed to or contrary to the principle of cyclical change or development.

“The company’s anticyclical approach to business led to its success in a rapidly changing market.”

3. noun

a phenomenon or process that exhibits anticyclical characteristics.

“The anticyclical trends in the industry were a result of the shift in consumer behavior.”