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Cyclic

usgb/ˈsaɪklɪk/Volume
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Natural Occurrences

Often used when discussing natural patterns like seasons or animal behaviors that repeat regularly.

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Bird migratory patterns are cyclic, occurring each year.
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Predictable Changes

Emphasizes the predictability of events or processes that happen in a set sequence over time.

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Fashions tend to follow a cyclic trend, coming back into popularity periodically.
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Not Always Perfect

Cyclic events may vary in length or intensity, so 'cyclic' doesn't mean exact repetition every time.

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Although climate patterns like El Niño are cyclic, they can vary greatly in intensity.
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