periodicity

[ peer-ee-uh-dis-i-tee ]
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noun
  1. the character of being periodic; the tendency to recur at regular intervals.

Origin of periodicity

1
From the French word périodicité, dating back to 1825–35. See periodic1, -ity

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How to use periodicity in a sentence

  • For the periodicity of the sun is still in part a secret; but that of the moon is modestly apparent, perpetually influential.

    The Rhythm of Life | Alice Meynell
  • For man—except those elect already named—is hardly aware of periodicity.

    The Rhythm of Life | Alice Meynell