Cyclic
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Natural Occurrences
Often used when discussing natural patterns like seasons or animal behaviors that repeat regularly. 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. 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. Although climate patterns like El Niño are cyclic, they can vary greatly in intensity.