ape·ri·od·ic
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Definition of aperiodic
1
: of irregular occurrence : not periodic
aperiodic floods
2
: not having periodic vibrations : not oscillatory
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Other Words from aperiodic
aperiodically
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ˌā-ˌpir-ē-ˈä-di-k(ə-)lē
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adverb
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adverb
aperiodicity
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ˌā-ˌpir-ē-ə-ˈdi-sə-tē
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noun
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noun
Synonyms & Antonyms for aperiodic
Synonyms
- casual,
- catchy,
- choppy,
- discontinuous,
- episodic
- (also episodical),
- erratic,
- fitful,
- intermittent,
- irregular,
- occasional,
- spasmodic,
- spastic,
- sporadic,
- spotty,
- unsteady
Antonyms
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“Aperiodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aperiodic. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
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ape·ri·od·ic
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Medical Definition of aperiodic
1
: of irregular occurrence
2
: not having periodic vibrations : not oscillatory
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The first known use of aperiodic was in 1870
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