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

Try to tune out the noise, stick to your game plan, and periodically rebalance your diversified portfolio. — Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026

Circulate operates by running the system blower for a preset number of minutes periodically within an hour, even if the system is not actively heating or cooling. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Aug. 2026

Wannstedt has periodically attended Miami’s offseason practices. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

The garden periodically offers group activities like all-levels yoga and embroidery classes among the trees for an additional fee. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for periodically

• methodically