periodic | ||
1. | [ adjective ] happening or recurring at regular intervals | |
Synonyms: | periodical | |
Related terms: | aperiodic pulsed intermittent oscillatory cyclic | |
2. | [ adjective ] recurring at regular intervals | |
Related terms: | rhythmical | |
3. | [ adjective ] recurring or reappearing from time to time | |
Examples: | "periodic feelings of anxiety" |
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Related terms: | sporadic | |
Similar spelling: |
periodical periodicity Perdicinae Perdicidae |