periodically

[ peer-ee-od-ik-lee ]

adverb

1. at irregular intervals of time; intermittently:

   Internships of various types are available periodically.

   You will need to recharge the battery periodically; the recharge interval will vary depending upon use.

2. at regular or somewhat regular intervals of time:

   By periodically—perhaps monthly—performing this test, you can quantitatively assess the impact of your training.

Other Words From

• non·pe·r·od·i·cal·ly adverb
• qua·si-pe·ri·od·i·cal·ly adverb
• un·pe·ri·od·i·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of periodically¹

periodical ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

“Vanderpump Rules,” which periodically caught lightning in a bottle over 11 seasons of reality TV, is in for a remodel.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead of minor errors, the models' performance would periodically drop unpredictably under pressure.

From Science Daily

According to the lawsuit, since Buck’s arrest, Brown had continued to be periodically homeless and suffered from disabling medical conditions.

From Los Angeles Times

The vote counts on these pages update periodically as results are reported by the Associated Press and county registrars.

From Los Angeles Times

They decreased as COVID-era shutdowns loosened but still pop up periodically.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• annually
• regularly
• repeatedly
• systematically