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Definition of periodic adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

periodic

adjective

NAmE//ˌpɪriˈɑdɪk//

(less frequent periodical

NAmE//ˌpɪriˈɑdɪkl//

) [usually before noun]

happening fairly often and regularly Periodic checks are carried out on the equipment. He makes periodic visits to all the shops which stock his products.

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NAmE//ˌpɪriˈɑdɪkli//

adverb Mailing lists are updated periodically. Periodically, we meet to discuss any problems.See periodic in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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the periodic table noun

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