Periodic

/ˌpɪə-/ adjective

Relative to a period or periods.

Definition

  1. (adjective) Relative to a period or periods.
  2. (adjective) Having repeated cycles.
  3. (adjective) Occurring at regular intervals.
  4. (adjective) Periodical.
  5. (adjective) Pertaining to the revolution of a celestial object in its orbit.
  6. (adjective) (stochastic processes, of a state) For which any return to it must occur in multiples of k time steps, for some k>1.
  7. (adjective) Having a structure characterized by periodic sentences.
  8. (adjective) Relating to the highest oxidation state of iodine; Of or derived from a periodic acid.

Word stats

  • Periodic contains 8 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 13.

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What does Periodic mean?

Relative to a period or periods.

How many letters are in Periodic?

Periodic has 8 letters.

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