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periodic

 

[ ˌpɪərɪˈɒdɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

table

occurring or appearing at regular intervals; occurring from time to time.

Synonyms

intermittent, recurring, regular

Examples of usage

  • The company sends out periodic newsletters to its customers.
  • The doctor recommended periodic check-ups to monitor her health condition.
Context #2 | Noun

chemistry

relating to or denoting a compound that contains a metal atom bound to one or more carbon atoms.

Synonyms

chemical, inorganic, metallic

Examples of usage

  • In organic chemistry, a periodic compound exhibits specific properties due to its structure.
  • The periodic table organizes elements based on their atomic number and properties.

Translations

Translations of the word "periodic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 periódico

🇮🇳 आवधिक

🇩🇪 periodisch

🇮🇩 periodik

🇺🇦 періодичний

🇵🇱 okresowy

🇯🇵 定期的な

🇫🇷 périodique

🇪🇸 periódico

🇹🇷 periyodik

🇰🇷 주기적인

🇸🇦 دوري

🇨🇿 periodický

🇸🇰 periodický

🇨🇳 周期的

🇸🇮 periodičen

🇮🇸 tímabundin

🇰🇿 мезгілдік

🇬🇪 პერიოდული

🇦🇿 müddətli

🇲🇽 periódico

Word origin

The word 'periodic' originated from the Latin word 'periodicus', which in turn came from the Greek word 'periodikos', meaning 'recurring at intervals'. The term has been used in various fields, including science, mathematics, and literature, to describe phenomena or occurrences that repeat at regular intervals. Over time, 'periodic' has become a common adjective to denote anything that follows a recurring pattern or cycle.

See also: period, periodical, periodically, periods.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,736, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.