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- [peer-ee-od-ik]
- /ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪk/
- /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl.i/
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- [peer-ee-od-ik]
- /ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪk/
Definitions of periodically word
- adjective periodically recurring at intervals of time: periodic revivals of an interest in handicrafts. 1
- adjective periodically occurring or appearing at regular intervals: periodic visits by doctors to the village. 1
- adjective periodically repeated at irregular intervals; intermittent: periodic outbreaks of the disease. 1
- adjective periodically Physics. recurring at equal intervals of time. 1
- adjective periodically Mathematics. (of a function) having a graph that repeats after a fixed interval (period) of the independent variable. 1
- adjective periodically Astronomy. characterized by a series of successive circuits or revolutions, as the motion of a planet or satellite. of or relating to a period, as of the revolution of a heavenly body. 1
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Origin of periodically
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Latin periodicus < Greek periodikós. See period, -ic
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Parts of speech for Periodically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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periodically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for periodically
adv periodically
- alternately — in an alternating sequence or position
- as a rule — If you say that something happens as a rule, you mean that it usually happens.
- at random — If you choose people or things at random, you do not use any particular method, so they all have an equal chance of being chosen.
- by fits and starts — spasmodically; without concerted effort
- ceaselessly — without stop or pause; unending; incessant.
adverb periodically
- disconnectedly — In a disconnected manner.
- discontinuously — In a discontinuous manner; not continuously.
- episodically — In an episodic manner; in episodes.
- jerkily — characterized by jerks or sudden starts; spasmodic.
- monthly — pertaining to a month, or to each month.
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