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periodic

/ˌpɪə-/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk/ /ˌpɜːɹaɪˈɒdɪk/

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adjective

Relative to a period or periods.

Examples :

"My doctor recommended periodic checkups for good health. "

time frequency period

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adjective

Having repeated cycles.

Examples :

"The student's homework assignments are periodic, with a new set due every two weeks. "

time frequency science

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adjective

Occurring at regular intervals.

Examples :

"The school's science fair is held every year, a periodic event. "

time frequency science

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adjective

Examples :

"My daughter's piano lessons are periodic; she takes them every other week. "

time frequency period media

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adjective

Pertaining to the revolution of a celestial object in its orbit.

Examples :

"The periodic return of the school year brings new challenges and excitement. "

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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.

Examples :

"The student's attendance at tutoring sessions was periodic; they only attended every other week. "

math statistics process

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adjective

Having a structure characterized by periodic sentences.

Examples :

"The student's writing assignments had a periodic structure, with complex ideas introduced in longer sentences and then supported by shorter ones. "

grammar linguistics writing style structure

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Relating to the highest oxidation state of iodine; Of or derived from a periodic acid.

Examples :

"The chemistry lab used a periodic acid solution to test for iodine's highest oxidation state. "

chemistry compound