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Cyclical vs Circuitous - What's the difference?

cyclical | circuitous |

As adjectives the difference between cyclical and circuitous

is that cyclical is recurring at regular intervals while circuitous is not direct or to the point.

cyclical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • recurring at regular intervals
  • Synonyms

    * cyclic * periodic

    circuitous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not direct or to the point.
  • Of a long and winding route.
  • *
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    Synonyms

    * (not direct): indirect * (of a winding route): roundabout