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cyclic vs cyclical
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cyclicadjective/ˈsaɪ.klɪk/ | Meaning happening again and again in a regular pattern | Goes with — | Example The economy goes through cyclic periods of growth and decline. |
| cyclicaladjective/ˈsɪk.lɪ.kəl/ | Meaning happening in a regular pattern that repeats again and again over time | Goes with cyclical pattern | Example The tourism industry is highly cyclical, with busy summers and quiet winters. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The company survived a downturn.