periodically

adverb
UK: /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkli/
US: /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkli/

  1. Happening or appearing at intervals of time.

    1. We check the oil periodically to keep the car running well.
    2. The website is updated periodically with new articles and information.

  2. Repeated at regular intervals.

    1. The alarm clock rings periodically to wake me up each morning.
    2. The company sends out newsletters periodically to keep customers informed.

  3. From time to time; occasionally.

    1. I visit my family periodically, whenever I have some free time.
    2. Periodically, the manager will check in with the team to see how they are doing.

Synonyms

occasionally now and then at intervals sometimes regularly

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "periodically" in English means: Happening or appearing at intervals of time., Repeated at regular intervals., From time to time; occasionally..

The phonetic transcription of "periodically" is /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkli/ in British English and /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "periodically": occasionally, now and then, at intervals, sometimes, regularly.

Example usage of "periodically": "We check the oil periodically to keep the car running well.". More examples on the page.