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Definition of seasonality

seasonality

/ˌsiː.zəˈnæl.ə.ti/
sea · son · al · i · ty

Adverb:seasonally
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Plural:seasonalities
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Adjective:seasonal
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seasonality Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A predictable, recurring pattern or fluctuation in economic data, consumer demand, or business activity that occurs at specific times of the calendar year.

Example

"Retail analysts must account for strong holiday seasonality when forecasting fourth-quarter revenues."


2

The quality or fact of varying according to, or being dependent on, the seasons of the year, especially in reference to food availability, climate, or biological cycles.

Example

"The menu changes frequently to reflect the seasonality of local farm produce."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the adjective 'seasonal' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity'. 'Season' traces back through Old French 'seison' to the Latin 'satio', meaning 'a sowing' or 'planting'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seasonality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seasonality
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