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Etymology 1
From F. périodique or L.periodicus. // From Greek �ε�ίοδο� which is �ε�ί-'' + οδ��

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Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�dɪk|-�dɪk

Adjective
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1. Relative to a period or periods.
2. Having repeat|repeated cycle|cycles.
3. Occurring at regular interval|intervals.
4. Pertaining to the revolution of a celestial object in its orbit.
5. Periodical.

Derived terms
periodic classification
periodic function
periodic law
periodic system
periodic table

Related terms
period
periodicity

Translations
trans-top|relative to a period or periods
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Japanese: ��� (shūki-teki)
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trans-top|having repeated cycles
French: périodique m|f
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Italian: periodico m, periodica f
Japanese: ��� (shūki-teki)
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trans-top|occurring at regular intervals
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Japanese: ��� (shūki-teki)
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trans-top|pertaining to the revolution of a celestial object in its orbit
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Japanese: ��� (shūki-teki)
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trans-top|periodical
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Japanese: ��� (shūki-teki)
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ttbc|Spanish: periódico m, periódica f

Etymology 2
From per- + iodic

Adjective
periodic

1. Of or derived from a periodic acid.

Derived terms
periodate
periodic acid

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