periodic
adjective
pe·ri·od·ic
ˌpir-ē-ˈä-dik 
1
a
: occurring or recurring at regular intervals
b
: occurring repeatedly from time to time
2
a
: consisting of or containing a series of repeated stages, processes, or digits : cyclic
periodic decimals
a periodic vibration
b
: being a function any value of which recurs at regular intervals
3
: expressed in or characterized by periodic sentences
Examples of periodic in a Sentence
He takes the car in for periodic oil changes.
sent out periodic reminders about the office dress code
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Most hardware wallets, for example, require periodic internet connectivity for transaction signing, as every blockchain transaction requires input from the blockchain.
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Lior Lamesh, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Guest chefs have pop-ups quarterly, and periodic special dining experiences are also on the menu.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
But what had been a periodic annoyance became crippling last May when five bank accounts of the LCDE and related persons—including Minet and her son, who is not even an employee—were suddenly frozen by the national Anti-Money Laundering Council.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 16 May 2025
Between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of rain is predicted with periodic rain showers throughout the day.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
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“Periodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periodic. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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periodic
adjective
pe·ri·od·ic
ˌpir-ē-ˈäd-ik
1
: occurring at regular intervals
2
: consisting of or containing a series of repeated stages
periodic vibrations
Medical Definition
periodic
adjective
pe·ri·od·ic
ˌpir-ē-ˈäd-ik
: occurring or recurring at regular intervals
periodic epidemics
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