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cyclical

cy·cli·cal
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sahy-kli-kuh l, sik-li-]
    • /ˈsaɪ klɪ kəl, ˈsɪk lɪ-/
    • /ˈsaɪ.klɪ.kəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-kli-kuh l, sik-li-]
    • /ˈsaɪ klɪ kəl, ˈsɪk lɪ-/

Definitions of cyclical word

  • adjective cyclical A cyclical process is one in which a series of events happens again and again in the same order. 3
  • abbreviation CYCLICAL cyclic 3
  • adjective cyclical tending to rise and fall in line with the fluctuations of the business cycle 3
  • abbreviation CYCLICAL cyclic. 1
  • adjective cyclical of or denoting a business or stock whose income, value, or earnings fluctuate widely according to variations in the economy or the cycle of the seasons: Selling Christmas decorations is a cyclical business. 1
  • noun cyclical Usually, cyclicals. stocks of cyclical companies. 1

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Origin of cyclical

First appearance:

before 1810
One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; cyclic + -al1

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Parts of speech for Cyclical

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cyclical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Synonyms for cyclical

adj cyclical

  • repetitive — pertaining to or characterized by repetition.
  • periodic — of or derived from a periodic acid.
  • circular — Something that is circular is shaped like a circle.
  • recurrent — that recurs; occurring or appearing again, especially repeatedly or periodically.
  • regular — usual; normal; customary: to put something in its regular place.

adjective cyclical

  • cyclic — Cyclic means the same as cyclical.

Antonyms for cyclical

adjective cyclical

  • unique — existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript.

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