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Meaning of periodic in English
Pronunciation
/ˌpɪriˈɑdɪk/
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Classifying Adjective
periodic
Definitions
1.
recurring at regular intervals
Synonyms
rhythmical
rhythmic
2.
recurring or reappearing from time to time
Examples
« periodic feelings of anxiety »
Synonyms
sporadic
Qualitative Adjective
periodic
Etymology
mid 17th century: from French périodique, or via Latin from Greek periodikos‘coming round at intervals’, from periodos (see period)
Definitions
1.
happening or recurring at regular intervals
Synonyms
cyclic
oscillatory
oscillating
intermittent
pulsed
Antonyms
aperiodic
nonperiodic