Definitions and Examples of cyclical, periodic
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Occurring in cycles or at regular intervals.
Example
The economy experiences cyclical fluctuations every few years.
Happening or recurring at regular intervals.
Example
The company conducts periodic performance reviews to evaluate its employees.
Key Differences: cyclical vs periodic
- 1Cyclical refers to events or phenomena that occur in a repeating pattern, often with peaks and troughs.
- 2Periodic refers to events or phenomena that occur at regular intervals, but not necessarily in a repeating pattern.
Effective Usage of cyclical, periodic
- 1Economics: Use cyclical to describe fluctuations in the economy, such as business cycles.
- 2Science: Use periodic to describe natural phenomena that occur at regular intervals, such as the tides or the seasons.
- 3Business: Use both cyclical and periodic to describe regular events or patterns in a company's operations, such as sales cycles or inventory checks.
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Remember this!
The antonyms cyclical and periodic describe events or phenomena that occur in a regular or predictable pattern. Cyclical implies a repeating pattern with peaks and troughs, while periodic implies regular intervals without a repeating pattern. Use these words in economics, science, and business contexts to describe regular events or patterns.
