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seasonality

seasonality

4 4.8
Regular changes in things that happen at the same times each year
  • noun
  • /ˌsiːzəˈnælɪti/
: estacionalidad
  • After all, seasonality is also characteristic of temperate and tropical forests, and even of arctic tundras.
  • winter seasonality
  • exhibit seasonality
  • seasonality in precipitation

And also, I vigorously, rigorously apply the seasonality rule to the kitchen.

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Examples

  • Hence, it is somewhat surprising that in the real world, seasonality of prices persists.

    Academic text (1991)

  • The results in Table 3 reflect the seasonality of gas prices estimated from past behavior of natural gas prices.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Any or all of the above phenomena may explain the seasonality of gas prices.

    Academic text (1991)

  • In some cases, the seasonality of the foods was also done away with.

    Academic text (2000)

  • Over here is a chart of the seasonality of retail flows into US equities.

  • Although these data indicate considerable movements occur, they are too few to determine the seasonality of movements accurately.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Nevertheless, global warming is producing strong observable effects on temperature, precipitation, seasonality, glacier retreat, and water supply in the Andes.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The chef emphasized the importance of seasonality in choosing the freshest ingredients for the menu.

  • Farmers adjust their planting schedules based on the seasonality of local weather patterns.

  • Understanding the seasonality of fruit production can help consumers find the best deals at the market.

Synonyms

periodicity
vsseasonality
2 7.6

A regular pattern when something happens again at set times

is recurrence tied specifically to certain times of year
cyclicality
vsseasonality
  • Specialized
1 8.0

A pattern where events happen again and again in regular cycles

is recurrence tied specifically to certain times of year
cyclicity
vsseasonality
  • Specialized
1 8.5

A repeated pattern that happens at regular times

is recurrence tied specifically to certain times of year

Antonyms

uniformity
  • Specialized
17 4.6

The state of being the same in all parts

How Seasonal

seasonality
4 4.8

Surface Forms

seasonality singular
seasonalities plural

Morphology

seasonality = seasonal (transparent) = season + al + ity

Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ity' to the adjective 'seasonal', producing an abstract noun meaning 'the quality of being seasonal'.

Etymology

Seasonality comes from season, meaning a 'time of year', and the ending -ality, meaning 'the quality of'. So, it means the regular change or pattern that happens with the seasons, or changes that return at the same time each year.