periodic

adjective
UK: /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪk/
US: /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪk/

  1. Happening repeatedly at regular times.

    1. I have periodic check-ups at the dentist to keep my teeth healthy.
    2. The museum hosts periodic exhibitions of contemporary art, showcasing diverse talents.

  2. Appearing or done from time to time.

    1. She makes periodic visits to her family in the countryside.
    2. The software company releases periodic updates to improve performance and security.

  3. Relating to the periods into which elements are arranged in the periodic table.

    1. The periodic table helps us understand the properties of different elements.
    2. Scientists study the periodic trends in reactivity to predict how elements will behave.

Synonyms

regular intermittent cyclic recurrent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "periodic" in English means: Happening repeatedly at regular times., Appearing or done from time to time., Relating to the periods into which elements are arranged in the periodic table..

The phonetic transcription of "periodic" is /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪk/ in British English and /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "periodic": regular, intermittent, cyclic, recurrent.

Example usage of "periodic": "I have periodic check-ups at the dentist to keep my teeth healthy.". More examples on the page.