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Meaning of 'periodic' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Periodic [ a.]
- Pertaining to, derived from, or designating, the highest oxygen acid (HIO/) of iodine.
- Alt. of Periodical

Meaning of 'periodic' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . periodic [ a]
Meaning (1):
- happening or recurring at regular intervals
Example in sentence:
  • the periodic appearance of the seventeen-year locust
2 . periodic [ s]
Meaning (2):
- recurring or reappearing from time to time
Example in sentence:
  • periodic feelings of anxiety

Nearby Words:

per per- peract peracute peradventure peraeopod peragrate peragration perambulate perambulated

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  • Nonperiodic assembly
    Nonperiodic assembly is a nonrecurring gathering of people that often results from word-of-mouth information.
  • Periodic assembly
    Periodic assembly is a recurring, relatively routine gathering of people, such as a college class.

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