seasonality

[ see-zuh-nal-i-tee ]

noun

, plural sea·son·al·i·ties.

1. the state or quality of being seasonal or dependent on the seasons:

   the seasonality of Halloween costumes.

2. Usually seasonalities. a pattern, variation, or fluctuation that is correlated with a season, day of the week, or other period of time:

   a study of birth seasonalities;

   You get higher returns in January because of seasonalities in stock prices.

Word History and Origins

Origin of seasonality¹

First recorded in 1900–05; seasonal ( def ) + -ity ( def )

Example Sentences

Seasonality is also important - the most warming contrails tend to occur in winter.

From BBC

Americans sometimes seem unable to face the real darkness of the world, much less embrace what can be gained from it: compassion for others’ suffering; acceptance of the seasonality of life; separation from the capitalist hustle; and a greater sense of gratitude, belonging and purpose.

From Los Angeles Times

The company said it expects net paid additions — or new memberships — to increase in the fiscal fourth quarter, compared to the third quarter, due to “normal seasonality and a strong content slate.”

From Los Angeles Times

But both restaurants do speak to the same seasonality focus.

From Salon

However, it also contained traces of brucellosis bacteria, an infectious disease associated with unpasteurized milk — a stark reminder of the deep connection between cheese, milk and the rhythms of seasonality.

From Salon