periodically

adverb

pe·​ri·​od·​i·​cal·​ly ˌpir-ē-ˈä-di-k(ə-)lē 

1

: at regular intervals of time

2

: from time to time : frequently

Examples of periodically in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The landscape is dry and largely treeless, with canyons and volcanic monoliths periodically interrupting the otherwise unending steppe. — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Clients meet with their advisor periodically to discuss priorities and review progress on financial goals. — Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,kelli Grant, Cfp®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Property owners, landlords, community associations and property managers should periodically inspect irrigation systems to identify problems. — Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

Spaniards increasingly frustrated by housing costs periodically march in major cities demanding action from lawmakers. — Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for periodically

• methodically