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Systematic vs Cyclical - What's the difference?

systematic | cyclical |

As adjectives the difference between systematic and cyclical

is that systematic is carried out using a planned, ordered procedure while cyclical is recurring at regular intervals.

systematic

English

Alternative forms

* systematick

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Carried out using a planned, ordered procedure
  • Methodical, regular and orderly
  • Of, or relating to taxonomic classification
  • (proscribed) Of, relating to, or being a system

    • Antonyms

    * chaotic * haphazard * unsystematic

    Derived terms

    * systematically * systematicity * systematics

    Related terms

    * systemic

    cyclical

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • recurring at regular intervals

    • Synonyms

    * cyclic * periodic