cyclical
Pronunciation
Adjective
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
Happening in repeating cycles, returning again and again to a similar point.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
recurring
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Retail sales follow a _____ pattern, peaking every year around the holidays."
Answer: cyclical
In your own words, what does "cyclical" mean?
Happening in repeating cycles, returning again and again to a similar point.
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