Periodically: meaning, definitions and examples

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periodically

 

[ ˌpɪər.iˈɑː.dɪ.kli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

regularly

At regular intervals of time; from time to time.

Synonyms

intermittently, regularly, sporadically

Examples of usage

  • He checked his phone periodically throughout the day.
  • The company conducts performance reviews periodically to assess employee progress.
Context #2 | Adverb

science

In a periodic manner; following a regular pattern.

Synonyms

consistently, regularly, systematically

Examples of usage

  • The element exhibits properties that change periodically with its atomic number.

Translations

Translations of the word "periodically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 periodicamente

🇮🇳 समय-समय पर

🇩🇪 periodisch

🇮🇩 secara berkala

🇺🇦 періодично

🇵🇱 okresowo

🇯🇵 定期的に

🇫🇷 périodiquement

🇪🇸 periódicamente

🇹🇷 periyodik olarak

🇰🇷 주기적으로

🇸🇦 دورياً

🇨🇿 pravidelně

🇸🇰 pravidelne

🇨🇳 定期地

🇸🇮 periodično

🇮🇸 reglulega

🇰🇿 мерзімді түрде

🇬🇪 პერიოდულად

🇦🇿 müntəzəm olaraq

🇲🇽 periódicamente

Word origin

The word 'periodically' originates from the word 'periodic', which comes from the Latin word 'periodicus' and the Greek word 'periodikos'. The concept of periodicity has been observed in various natural phenomena since ancient times, leading to the development of the term 'periodically' to describe actions or events that occur at regular intervals. The use of 'periodically' has become common in everyday language, especially in fields such as science, technology, and business.

See also: period, periodic, periodical, periods.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,318 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.