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Periodic Definition & Meaning

periodic
adjective
  1. happening or recurring at regular intervals; "the periodic appearance of the seventeen-year locust"
  2. recurring or reappearing from time to time; "periodic feelings of anxiety"

"Periodic" in song lyrics

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  • "pi periodic"
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  • "dayah.com periodic"
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Frequently asked questions

What does periodic mean?
happening or recurring at regular intervals; "the periodic appearance of the seventeen-year locust" recurring or reappearing from time to time; "periodic feelings of anxiety"
What part of speech is periodic?
Periodic is an adjective.
How many definitions does periodic have?
Periodic has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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