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periodic
adjective pe·ri·od·ic \ˌpir-ē-ˈä-dik\
: happening regularly over a period of time
Full Definition of PERIODIC
1
a : occurring or recurring at regular intervals b : occurring repeatedly from time to time
2
a : consisting of or containing a series of repeated stages, processes, or digits : cyclic <periodic decimals> <a periodic vibration> b : being a function any value of which recurs at regular intervals
3
: expressed in or characterized by periodic sentences
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First Known Use of PERIODIC
1642
Related to PERIODIC
- Antonyms
- inconstant, infrequent, irregular
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PERIODIC Defined for Kids
periodic
adjective pe·ri·od·ic \ˌpir-ē-ˈä-dik\
Definition of PERIODIC for Kids
: occurring regularly over a period of time
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periodic
adjective pe·ri·od·ic \ˌpir-ē-ˈäd-ik\
Medical Definition of PERIODIC
: occurring or recurring at regular intervals <periodic epidemics>
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