pe·ri·o·dic·i·ty

(pîr′ē-ə-dĭs′ĭ-tē)

n. pl. pe·ri·o·dic·i·ties

1. The quality or state of being periodic; recurrence at regular intervals.

2. The repetition of similar properties in chemical elements, as indicated by their positioning in the periodic table.

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pe•ri•o•dic•i•ty

(ˌpɪər i əˈdɪs ɪ ti)

n.

the character of being periodic; the tendency to recur at regular intervals.

[1825–35; < French périodicité]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

periodicity - the quality of recurring at regular intervals

cyclicity

regularity - the quality of being characterized by a fixed principle or rate; "he was famous for the regularity of his habits"

regular recurrence, rhythm - recurring at regular intervals

Translations

periodicity

[ˌpɪərɪəˈdɪsɪtɪ] N → periodicidad f

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periodicity

n (Chem) → Periodizität f

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