a·pe·ri·od·ic (  pîr- - d  k)adj. 1. Occurring without periodicity; irregular. 2. Physics Without periodic vibrations. a pe·ri·odi·cal·ly adv.a·pe ri·o·dici·ty (- -ds-t) n. |
aperiodic [ˌeɪpɪərɪˈɒdɪk]
adj
1. not periodic; not occurring at regular intervals
2. (Physics / General Physics) Physics
a. (of a system or instrument) being damped sufficiently to reach equilibrium without oscillation
b. (of an oscillation or vibration) not having a regular period
c. (of an electrical circuit) not having a measurable resonant frequency
aperiodically adv
aperiodicity [ˌeɪpɪərɪəˈdɪsɪtɪ] n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | aperiodic - not recurring at regular intervals periodic, periodical - happening or recurring at regular intervals; "the periodic appearance of the seventeen-year locust" |
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