periodic (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪk/
Definition
Happening or appearing at regular intervals or times.
Examples
The house needed periodic maintenance to keep it in good condition.
She received periodic updates on the project's progress.
The patient's vital signs were monitored periodically throughout the night.
How to Use periodic
- periodic table (collocation)
- A chart showing the chemical elements arranged in order of atomic number. — "The periodic table is fundamental to understanding chemistry."
- periodic maintenance (collocation)
- Regular checks and servicing to keep something in good working order. — "We schedule periodic maintenance for all our equipment."
- periodic review (collocation)
- An examination or assessment done at regular intervals. — "The manager promised a periodic review of the project's goals."
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