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Synonyms for periodical

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periodic, rhythmic, regular, cyclic, cyclical, fluctuating, orbital, pendulumlike, recurrent, recurring, intermittent, alternate, serial, hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, at various times, at regular intervals, at fixed intervals, on certain occasions, at predetermined times, at regular times, annual, perennial, centennial; see also regular 3.

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adjective
  1. Happening or appearing at regular intervals:

    cyclic, cyclical, isochronal, isochronous, periodic, recurrent. Idiom: like clockwork. See repetition
  2. Happening or appearing now and then:

    fitful, intermittent, occasional, periodic, sporadic. (Informal) on-again, off-again. See continue

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