| 1 |
[ adjective ] happening or recurring at regular intervals
Synonyms Used in print (The Atlanta Constitution...)The jury did not elaborate , but it added that `` there should be periodic surveillance of the pricing practices of the concessionaires for the purpose of keeping the prices reasonable '' . (R. P. Jerrard, "Inscribed squares in plane curves"...)These are real analytic periodic functions with period T . (Douglas Ashford, "Elections in Morocco: Progress...)Periodic bulletins of the accomplishment in each province made the registration process into a kind of competition among provincial officials . Related terms |
| 2 |
[ adjective ] recurring at regular intervals
Used in print (The Rev. John A. O'Brien, "Let's Take Birth Control...)The general board declared : `` Most_of the Protestant churches hold contraception and periodic continence to be morally right when the motives are right . Related terms |
| 3 |
[ adjective ] recurring or reappearing from time to time
Examples "periodic feelings of anxiety" Related terms |
| * |
|