Periodic

usgb/ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪk/
adjective

Happening or appearing at regular intervals.

The garden needs periodic watering.
Visual representation of "periodic" - Happening or appearing at regular intervals.

Often appears as...

  • periodic inspection
  • periodic maintenance
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Scheduled Repetition

Periodic means events occurring on a planned and consistent schedule.

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The company holds periodic reviews every quarter.
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Not Continuous

Periodic suggests breaks between occurrences, not happening without interruption.

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Buses run with periodic stops, not non-stop.
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Expect predictability

When something is periodic, you can predict when it will happen again.

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Her periodic visits to her hometown are every Christmas.
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