cyclical

/ˈsɪklikl/ or /saɪˈklɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or forming a cycle; recurring or repeated at intervals

“The company’s cyclical sales pattern showed a steady increase in revenue during the holiday season.”

2. noun

a recurring cycle or pattern

“The city’s economic history showed a clear cyclical pattern of growth and decline.”

Synonyms

  • circular
  • periodic
  • recurring

Antonyms

  • linear
  • unpredictable