recurring cycle

[/rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ ˈsaɪkəl/]
noun phrasepl: recurring cycles
ciclo recorrente
1. A sequence of events or phenomena that repeats itself regularly over time
The business experiences a recurring cycle of growth and decline every fiscal year.
O negócio experimenta um ciclo recorrente de crescimento e declínio a cada ano fiscal.
2. A pattern that occurs repeatedly at intervals
Weather patterns often follow a recurring cycle influenced by seasonal changes.
Os padrões climáticos frequentemente seguem um ciclo recorrente influenciado por mudanças sazonais.
3. A repeating sequence in nature, mathematics, or systems
The water cycle is a natural recurring cycle that involves evaporation and precipitation.
O ciclo da água é um ciclo recorrente natural que envolve evaporação e precipitação.
The concept of 'recurring cycle' is significant in both American and Brazilian cultures, particularly in business, economics, and environmental discussions. In Brazil, the term is frequently used to discuss economic cycles and seasonal agricultural patterns. In the USA, it's commonly applied to business cycles, economic trends, and climate patterns. The phrase reflects the universal human understanding of patterns and repetition across different fields of study.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
repeating cyclecyclical patternperiodic cyclerepetitive sequencecyclical sequence
Antonyms / Antônimos
one-time eventunique occurrencelinear progressionnon-recurring event

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
ciclo recorrente
Standard and widely used in formal and informal contexts
General Brazilian Portuguese
ciclo repetitivo
Alternative term commonly used, especially in scientific contexts
Portugal
ciclo recorrente
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal usage in technical and academic writing
Portugal
ciclo periódico
Alternative term preferred in certain scientific fields

Related Words

cyclepatternrecurrenceperiodicityrepetitioniteration

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the cycle
cycle of life
vicious cycle
virtuous cycle
stuck in a cycle
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