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periodically


pe·ri·od·i·cal·ly

adv \ˌpir-ē-ˈä-di-k(ə-)lē\

Definition of PERIODICALLY

1
: at regular intervals of time
2
: from time to time : frequently

First Known Use of PERIODICALLY

1646

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