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periodicity

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pe·ri·o·dic·i·ty  (pîr--ds-t)
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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Noun1.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
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