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

Across almost two and a half years, ending in February 2026, Hoy and his colleagues used the VLT and CRIRES+ to periodically measure the brown dwarf’s spectrum in search of such wobbles, a technique known as radial velocity analysis. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 July 2026

Recurring droughts, wildfires, and torrential rains in Spain have periodically wiped out harvests of specific crops. — Paula De La Cruz, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Under the financing plan, the jail authority will issue bonds periodically, and the county will use revenue from its general fund to pay the principal and interest on the debt through the authority. — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 21 July 2026

Listening to Kelly and Giffords, I was periodically struck by how their endeavors have been interwoven. — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for periodically

• methodically