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periodically Antonyms

Opposite of periodically

Because the opposite of periodically shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

At regular, recurring, or predictable intervals of time.

Usage Example

"The safety equipment is inspected continuously to ensure compliance with building codes."

Strongest
continuously
constantly
incessantly
Strong
perpetually
never

• adverb (Context 2)

From time to time; occasionally or intermittently.

Usage Example

"She glanced up from her book constantly to watch the snow falling outside the window."

Strongest
constantly
continually
always
Strong
ceaselessly
never

Similar words to periodically

Words similar to periodically shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

occasionally
from time to time
intermittently
regularly
cyclically
now and then
recurrently
sporadically
See all synonyms of periodically

• Nearby Words

period
periodic
periodical
periodically
peripheral
peripherally
periphery

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Periodically. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/periodically
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