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."

Synonyms of periodic

Words with a similar meaning to periodic:

• regular
• intermittent
• cyclical
• recurrent

Antonyms of periodic

Words with the opposite meaning to periodic:

• continuous
• constant

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