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계절성
gye-jeol-seong
seasonality
이 제품은 계절성에 따라 수요가 달라진다.
Demand for this product varies by seasonality.
formal
The characteristic of being influenced by or varying with seasons; seasonality.
계절성이 강한 상품은 겨울에 판매량이 증가한다.
Products with strong seasonality see increased sales in winter.
관광 산업은 계절성에 크게 의존한다.
The tourism industry depends heavily on seasonality.
Often used in business, economics, or marketing contexts to describe cyclical demand patterns.
Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with '계절' (season)
While '계절' refers to the four seasons themselves, '계절성' describes the *quality* or *effect* of those seasons on demand, supply, or behavior. For example, '계절' is 'winter,' but '계절성' is the *seasonal nature* of a product's sales.
Gold Rule
Use in economic contexts
Reserve '계절성' for discussions about market trends, sales data, or production cycles that align with seasons. It is not interchangeable with general terms like '변동성' (volatility) or '주기성' (periodicity).
Word Origin
From Korean '계절' (gyeol, meaning 'season') + '성' (-seong, a suffix indicating a quality or characteristic). The compound describes a trait tied to seasonal cycles.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in economic or market analysis to describe products, services, or trends that peak or decline predictably during certain seasons. Avoid using for non-seasonal cyclical patterns (e.g., not for daily or hourly fluctuations).
Word Breakdown
계절
season
noun성
suffix indicating a quality or characteristic
suffix한영사전