periodically
adverb
Simple meaning
In a sporadic way.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
pɪɹiˈɑdɪkəli
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
In a manner that is regular or periodic.
In a sporadic manner
Intermittently or recurrently.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: In a manner that is regular or periodic.
Periodically sounds neutral and slightly organised, suggesting that something happens from time to time or at repeated intervals.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Business/professional
- Science
- Academic writing
Usage note
It says something repeats, not how often; give the interval when the schedule matters.
Nearby words
- occasionally , emphasises that something happens only sometimes
- regularly , suggests a consistent, dependable schedule
- intermittently , emphasises stops and starts
- sporadically , suggests irregular, unpredictable timing
Natural pattern: check … periodically · periodically + verb
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
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A publication that appears at fixed intervals.
Word family
Words built from the same root.
Happening or recurring at regular intervals.
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