cyclical
ˈsɪklɪkəl
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Definition of cyclical - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

timerelating to or characterized by cycles
  • The cyclical nature of the economy shows periods of growth and recession.
  • The cyclical pattern of the seasons is predictable.
  • Her moods were cyclical, often changing with the weather.
periodic recurrent regular
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Expressions with cyclical

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budget gap that repeats as growth rises and falls
During the slowdown, the finance minister warned of a cyclical deficit.
unemployment caused by a drop in economic activity
Cyclical unemployment rises during a recession.

Origin of cyclical

Greek, kyklos (circle)

Terms with cyclical included in their meaning

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cyclical
a situation has returned to its original state
cyclical pattern
events or situations repeat in a regular cycle
cyclical change
increase and decrease in a regular pattern
time
recurring or cyclical course of events
process
repetitive or cyclical in nature
art
cyclical artistic work about love
relationship
cyclical pattern in a love relationship
business
economic theory explaining cyclical supply and demand patterns

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  1. French:cyclique, ...
  2. German:zyklisch, ...
  3. Italian:ciclico, ...
  4. Spanish:cíclico, ...
  5. Portuguese:cíclico, ...
  6. Chinese:周期性的, ...
  7. Japanese:周期的な, ...
  8. Arabic:دَوْرِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַחְזוֹרִי, ...
  10. Russian:периодический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:періодичний, ...
  12. Hindi:चक्रीय, ...
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