periodic

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/ ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪk /

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adjective

recurring at intervals of time: periodic revivals of an interest in handicrafts.

occurring or appearing at regular intervals: periodic visits by doctors to the village.

repeated at irregular intervals; intermittent: periodic outbreaks of the disease.

Physics. recurring at equal intervals of time.

Mathematics. (of a function) having a graph that repeats after a fixed interval (period ) of the independent variable.

Astronomy.

characterized by a series of successive circuits or revolutions, as the motion of a planet or satellite.
of or relating to a period, as of the revolution of a heavenly body.

pertaining to or characterized by rhetorical periods, or periodic sentences.

Origin of periodic

First recorded in 1635–45; from Latin periodicus, from Greek periodikós; see origin at period, -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM periodic

pe·ri·od·i·cal·ly, adverb

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH periodic

periodic , periodical

Words nearby periodic

perineurium, perinuclear, period, periodate, period drama, periodic, periodic acid, periodic acid-Schiff, periodical, periodical cicada, periodically

Definition for periodic (2 of 2)

periodic²

[ pur-ahy-od-ik ]

/ ˌpɜr aɪˈɒd ɪk /

adjective Chemistry.

of or derived from a periodic acid.

Origin of periodic

First recorded in 1830–40; per- + iodic

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for periodic

Even something as simple as periodic conversations with faculty members to mutually share any feedback, roadblocks, or advice can go a long way.
If companies don’t recruit from HBCUs, they’re missing out on promising employees|jakemeth|September 25, 2020|Fortune
Despite periodic rallies, oil has remained persistently lower since then.
After the boom: Canada’s oil capital faces an uncertain future|kdunn6|September 21, 2020|Fortune
If the coronavirus starts to regularly circulate like viruses that cause the common cold and seasonal influenza currently do, future vaccination programs might encourage more vulnerable populations to receive periodic vaccinations.
What the first confirmed COVID-19 reinfection tells us about a future vaccine|Naomi Xu Elegant|August 25, 2020|Fortune
Since 1962, periodic starfish population booms on the Great Barrier Reef have caused widespread coral death.
Fish poop exposes what eats the destructive crown-of-thorns starfish|Jake Buehler|June 8, 2020|Science News

The periodic agony that accompanies sickle cell was joined by the torment of persistent eye infections and repeated surgeries.
Killed by Donald Sterling’s Racism|Michael Daly|May 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And even now that ISIS has retreated from the area, it is still subject to periodic attacks from the Assad regime.
Millions of Refugees from Syria’s War Are Clinging to Life In Toxic Conditions|Christopher Looney|April 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And when you review the periodic table, take special note of Tungsten, or Wolfram.
How I Write: Doug Dorst|Noah Charney|February 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Conditioning the Fed to react less to periodic market tantrums will take a strong will.
Janet Yellen Succeeds in the Senate Without Really Trying|Daniel Gross|November 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
There were periodic beatings where the guards would enter with canes.
A Syrian Soldier on Being Arrested for Refusing to Shoot Civilians|Andrew Slater|September 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The parties which in turn wield power in these periodic revolutions may be briefly termed classical and romantic.
Morals and the Evolution of Man|Max Simon Nordau
Lloyd Morgan has prettily likened the vital processes to the periodic formation and discharge of explosive substances.
On Germinal Selection as a Source of Definite Variation|August Weismann
The periodic ratio of development of new fronds may be, perhaps, roughly estimated at six in the course of a year.
Omphalos|Philip Henry Gosse
Now all this time the periodic celebrations, the games, and lamentations, and songs would be assuming a more solemn character.
Early Bardic Literature, Ireland|Standish O'Grady
The periodic festival begets a kind of not immortal, but perennial, god.
Ancient Art and Ritual|Jane Ellen Harrison

British Dictionary definitions for periodic

periodic

/ (ˌpɪərɪˈɒdɪk) /

adjective

happening or recurring at intervals; intermittent

of, relating to, or resembling a period

having or occurring in repeated periods or cycles

Derived forms of periodic

periodically, adverbperiodicity (ˌpɪərɪəˈdɪsɪtɪ), noun

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for periodic

periodic

[ pîr′ē-ŏd′ĭk ]

adj.

Having or marked by repeated cycles.

Recurring at regular intervals.

单词	periodic
释义	periodic ¹ [ peer-ee-od-ik ] / ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR periodic ON THESAURUS.COM adjective recurring at intervals of time: periodic revivals of an interest in handicrafts. occurring or appearing at regular intervals: periodic visits by doctors to the village. repeated at irregular intervals; intermittent: periodic outbreaks of the disease. Physics. recurring at equal intervals of time. Mathematics. (of a function) having a graph that repeats after a fixed interval (period ) of the independent variable. Astronomy. characterized by a series of successive circuits or revolutions, as the motion of a planet or satellite. of or relating to a period, as of the revolution of a heavenly body. pertaining to or characterized by rhetorical periods, or periodic sentences. Origin of periodic ¹ First recorded in 1635–45; from Latin periodicus, from Greek periodikós; see origin at period, -ic OTHER WORDS FROM periodic pe·ri·od·i·cal·ly, adverb WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH periodic periodic , periodical Words nearby periodic perineurium, perinuclear, period, periodate, period drama, periodic, periodic acid, periodic acid-Schiff, periodical, periodical cicada, periodically Definition for periodic (2 of 2) periodic² [ pur-ahy-od-ik ] / ˌpɜr aɪˈɒd ɪk / adjective Chemistry. of or derived from a periodic acid. Origin of periodic ² First recorded in 1830–40; per- + iodic Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for periodic Even something as simple as periodic conversations with faculty members to mutually share any feedback, roadblocks, or advice can go a long way. If companies don’t recruit from HBCUs, they’re missing out on promising employees\|jakemeth\|September 25, 2020\|Fortune Despite periodic rallies, oil has remained persistently lower since then. After the boom: Canada’s oil capital faces an uncertain future\|kdunn6\|September 21, 2020\|Fortune If the coronavirus starts to regularly circulate like viruses that cause the common cold and seasonal influenza currently do, future vaccination programs might encourage more vulnerable populations to receive periodic vaccinations. What the first confirmed COVID-19 reinfection tells us about a future vaccine\|Naomi Xu Elegant\|August 25, 2020\|Fortune Since 1962, periodic starfish population booms on the Great Barrier Reef have caused widespread coral death. Fish poop exposes what eats the destructive crown-of-thorns starfish\|Jake Buehler\|June 8, 2020\|Science News The periodic agony that accompanies sickle cell was joined by the torment of persistent eye infections and repeated surgeries. Killed by Donald Sterling’s Racism\|Michael Daly\|May 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And even now that ISIS has retreated from the area, it is still subject to periodic attacks from the Assad regime. Millions of Refugees from Syria’s War Are Clinging to Life In Toxic Conditions\|Christopher Looney\|April 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And when you review the periodic table, take special note of Tungsten, or Wolfram. How I Write: Doug Dorst\|Noah Charney\|February 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Conditioning the Fed to react less to periodic market tantrums will take a strong will. Janet Yellen Succeeds in the Senate Without Really Trying\|Daniel Gross\|November 14, 2013\|DAILY BEAST There were periodic beatings where the guards would enter with canes. A Syrian Soldier on Being Arrested for Refusing to Shoot Civilians\|Andrew Slater\|September 5, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The parties which in turn wield power in these periodic revolutions may be briefly termed classical and romantic. Morals and the Evolution of Man\|Max Simon Nordau Lloyd Morgan has prettily likened the vital processes to the periodic formation and discharge of explosive substances. On Germinal Selection as a Source of Definite Variation\|August Weismann The periodic ratio of development of new fronds may be, perhaps, roughly estimated at six in the course of a year. Omphalos\|Philip Henry Gosse Now all this time the periodic celebrations, the games, and lamentations, and songs would be assuming a more solemn character. Early Bardic Literature, Ireland\|Standish O'Grady The periodic festival begets a kind of not immortal, but perennial, god. Ancient Art and Ritual\|Jane Ellen Harrison British Dictionary definitions for periodic periodic / (ˌpɪərɪˈɒdɪk) / adjective happening or recurring at intervals; intermittent of, relating to, or resembling a period having or occurring in repeated periods or cycles Derived forms of periodic periodically, adverbperiodicity (ˌpɪərɪəˈdɪsɪtɪ), noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to periodic yearly, recurrent, intermittent, annual, occasional, repeated, regular, routine, sporadic, seasonal, monthly, recurring, weekly, periodical, alternate, cyclical, daily, infrequent, perennial, rhythmic Medical definitions for periodic periodic [ pîr′ē-ŏd′ĭk ] adj. Having or marked by repeated cycles. Recurring at regular intervals. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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periodic

adjective

Origin of periodic

OTHER WORDS FROM periodic

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH periodic

Words nearby periodic

Definition for periodic (2 of 2)

adjective Chemistry.

Origin of periodic

Example sentences from the Web for periodic

British Dictionary definitions for periodic

adjective

Derived forms of periodic

Words related to periodic

Medical definitions for periodic

adj.