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periodic

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of periodic

1 appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time

  • sent out periodic reminders about the office dress code
Synonyms of periodic

constant, frequent, habitual, periodical, regular, repeated, steady
Words Related to periodic

continual, intermittent, recurrent, recurring

cyclic (or cyclical)

around-the-clock, hourly, round-the-clock, 24-7 (or 24/7)

chronic, confirmed, inveterate

expected, usual
Near Antonyms of periodic

episodic (also episodical), occasional

unexpected, unusual
Antonyms of periodic

inconstant, infrequent, irregular

2 occurring or appearing at intervals

  • periodic snow showers that might leave up to an inch
Synonyms of periodic

continual, intermittent, on-and-off, periodical, recurrent, recurring
Words Related to periodic

alternate, alternating, cyclic (or cyclical), rhythmic (or rhythmical), seasonal, serial

aperiodic, erratic, fitful, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, sporadic, spotty, unsteady
Near Antonyms of periodic

eternal, everlasting, interminable, perpetual
Antonyms of periodic

constant, continuous, incessant, unceasing

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