wiederkehrbare

Wiederkehrbare is a German adjective describing something that is able to recur or return again. It is used for events, processes, or patterns that reappear at intervals or in cycles. The related noun Wiederkehrbarkeit denotes the property of recurrence. The term derives from wieder, meaning “again,” and kehren, meaning “to return,” with the suffix -bar indicating capability.

In everyday and scientific usage, wiederkehrbare describes phenomena that occur repeatedly over time. Examples include periodic events such as seasonal cycles, regular maintenance schedules, or recurring payments. In data analysis, wiederkehrbare Muster refer to periodic or seasonal patterns in time series data. In mathematics or computer science, it can describe recurring structures or sequences that reappear under defined conditions.

Wiederkehrbar is often contrasted with related terms that emphasize different aspects of repetition. Wiederholbar emphasizes the ability to repeat something under controlled conditions, such as an experiment that can be performed again with the same setup. Reproduzierbar refers to results that can be independently replicated by others. Wiederkehrbar, by contrast, emphasizes recurrence over time or repeated appearance within a sequence.

See also: periodizität, rekurrenz, wiederholung, reproduzierbarkeit.