cyclicality

/sɪkˈlɪkəlti/; /saɪˈkɪlkəlti/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of being cyclical; a recurring or periodic pattern or cycle, especially in economic or social phenomena.

“The company’s financial reports showed a clear example of cyclicality in their sales figures.”

2. noun

The tendency of a system or process to recur or repeat itself in cycles, especially in a predictable or regular manner.

“The climate model showed a high degree of cyclicality in the annual temperature fluctuations.”

3. noun

The property of being cyclical or having cycles; a characteristic or feature of cyclical behavior.

“The study of cyclicality is essential for understanding the dynamics of complex systems.”

Synonyms

  • cyclicalness
  • recurrence

Antonyms

  • linearity
  • nonrecurrence