Definition

The way something changes or varies at different times of the year, often related to seasons.

Example

The seasonality of fruit prices affects how much we pay throughout the year.

Conversation

Have you noticed how the prices of fruits change with the seasons?

Yeah, it's interesting how much seasonality affects what we pay.

Exactly! I love getting fresh strawberries in the summer.

Me too! They taste so much better when they’re in season.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seasonality → It is formed from "season" (from Old French *saison*, meaning a period of the year characterized by particular conditions) and "-ality" (from Latin *-alis*, meaning pertaining to or relating to). The word "seasonality" refers to the quality or condition of being seasonal, indicating variations that occur at different times of the year.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'season' as a specific time of year that has its own characteristics, and '-ality' means relating to. This helps you remember that 'seasonality' refers to how things change or vary with the seasons.

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