seasonal — relating to or varying with the seasons of the year
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or varying with the seasons of the year
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːzənəl/
Example Sentences
- My seasonal job at the beach only lasts three months, but the tan lasts all year!
- The restaurant changes its seasonal menu every three months.
- Seasonal decorations make every holiday feel special and expensive.
seasonal
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsiːzənəl/]
relating to or varying with the seasons of the year
The orchard hires seasonal workers every autumn to pick ripe apples.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'satio' (sowing, seeding), which evolved into the noun 'season' denoting a period of time associated with agricultural activities. The adjective suffix '-al' was added to form 'seasonal', reflecting the intimate connection between the timing of seed-sowing and natural cycles in agricultural societies.
Breakdown
season (from Latin satio, meaning sowing or a period of the year) + -al (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'relating to' or 'of the nature of').
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My seasonal job at the beach only lasts three months, but the tan lasts all year!”
“The restaurant changes its seasonal menu every three months.”
“Seasonal decorations make every holiday feel special and expensive.”
“Many animals show seasonal migration patterns.”
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