periodic

[pur-ahy-od-ik] / ˌpɜr aɪˈɒd ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

at fixed intervals

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annual intermittent monthly occasional recurrent recurring regular repeated routine seasonal sporadic weekly yearly

STRONG

periodical

WEAK

alternate at various times centennial cyclic cyclical daily epochal every once in a while every so often fluctuating hourly infrequent isochronal isochronous on certain occasions on-again-off-again orbital perennial rhythmic serial spasmodic

Antonyms

STRONGEST

constant infrequent unusual

WEAK

continual irregular lasting permanent sporadic variable

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A walking lifestyle, preparing healthy meals at home and getting plenty of rest limit our doctor visits to annual physicals and periodic checkups at the dentist, dermatologist and ophthalmologist.

From MarketWatch

He recommends periodic goal reviews for revising or dropping objectives you no longer find compelling.

From The Wall Street Journal

In its 2026 restaurant outlook, Consumer Edge, a consumer data and analytics firm, argued that chains need to move beyond periodic deals and rebuild trust through fair pricing, consistent experiences, and quality food.

From Barron's

“Just like an investor plans for future retirement income, it’s important to plan and budget for ongoing maintenance and periodic improvements well before you’re ready to sell,” Spector said.

From MarketWatch

Then some funds struggled to meet even the limited demand for periodic liquidity they had promised to investors.

From The Wall Street Journal

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