periodic

• Qualifie ce qui se produit ou se répète à intervalles réguliers.

Describes something that occurs or repeats at regular intervals.

1. Occurring at regular intervalsB2formal

   Happening or recurring at regular intervals of time.

   périodique

   • The machine requires periodic maintenance every six months.
   • She undergoes periodic health check-ups to monitor her condition.
   • The company issues periodic financial reports to its shareholders.

   Synonymescyclicevenhabitualrecurrentrecurringregularrhythmicseasonalsteady

   Antonymeserraticinfrequentirregularoccasionalrandomsporadic

2. B2formal

   Recurring or reappearing from time to time, but not necessarily at fixed intervals.

   périodique (récurrent)

   • He suffers from periodic bouts of anxiety.
   • The region experiences periodic droughts that affect agriculture.
   • Periodic power outages have become a common problem in the area.

   Synonymesepisodicfitfulintermittentoccasionalrecurrentrecurringsporadic

   Antonymesconstantcontinuousincessantuninterrupted