cyclical
UK: ˈsɪklɪkəl | US: ˈsaɪklɪkəl
adj. occurring in cycles; regularly repeated
adj. relating to or characterized by cycles
The word "cyclical" derives from the Greek root "kyklos" (κύκλος), meaning "circle" or "wheel," which entered English via Latin "cyclus." The suffix "-ical" is an adjectival formant borrowed from Latin "-icalis," used to denote relational or pertaining qualities. Together, "cyclical" literally means "pertaining to circles," evolving metaphorically to describe phenomena that recur in predictable patterns, much like the motion of a wheel.
The economy often follows a cyclical pattern of growth and recession.
Her mood swings were cyclical, peaking every few weeks.
The seasons are a natural example of cyclical change.
The report analyzed cyclical trends in consumer behavior.
Historians study the cyclical rise and fall of civilizations.