periodic
/ˌpɪə-//ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk/
adjective
- 1
Relative to a period or periods.
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Having repeated cycles.
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Occurring at regular intervals.
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Periodical.
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Pertaining to the revolution of a celestial object in its orbit.
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(stochastic processes, of a state) For which any return to it must occur in multiples of k time steps, for some k>1.
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Having a structure characterized by periodic sentences.
Antonyms
adjective
- 1
Relating to the highest oxidation state of iodine; Of or derived from a periodic acid.
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