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periodically

/ˌpɪr.iˈɑː.dɪ.kli/
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Adjective:periodic
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• adverb

1

At regular, recurring, or predictable intervals of time.

Example

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

2

From time to time; occasionally or intermittently.

Example

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

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Word Nuance & Usage

In strict usage, 'periodically' implies occurrence at regular, predictable intervals (such as a quarterly audit), though in everyday speech it is widely used to mean 'from time to time' or 'occasionally'.

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• Nearby Words

period
periodic
periodical
periodically
periodontal
peripheral
peripherally

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'periodical' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'periodikos' ('coming round at intervals'), from 'periodos' ('a going round, cycle, or circuit').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Periodically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/periodically
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