periodically
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a manner that is regular or periodic.
Adverb
Examples
Put two encasings on a mattress if one must be removed periodically for cleaning.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
intermittently or recurrently.
Adverb
Examples
The announcement comes amid mounting pressure on university administrators to rein in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, which have erupted periodically on college campuses across the country over the past year and led to the arrest of hundreds of demonstrators.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “periodically” mean?
In a manner that is regular or periodic.
Is “periodically” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.