cyclical

Definitions

Occurring in cycles; recurrent.

Relating to or characterized by a series of events that repeat in the same order.

Examples

Economists often study the cyclical nature of market booms and recessions.

The fashion industry is known for its cyclical trends that return every few decades.

He argued that history is cyclical, with civilizations rising and falling in predictable patterns.

Synonyms

recurrent periodic repetitive rhythmic rotational recurring seasonal

Antonyms

linear nonrecurring irregular unique straight sporadic unpredictable