Periodic
8 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
Occurring or appearing at regular intervals; happening repeatedly in a predictable pattern. Often used in scientific contexts to describe cyclical phenomena.
“The satellite sends periodic updates to ground control every six hours.”
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Contains common letters P, E, R, I, O, D, C with I appearing twice
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Worth 13 points; good vowel-consonant balance
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