periodic
intermediateB2/ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪk/ · pe-ri-od-ic
Relating to or occurring at regular intervals.
Meanings
Relating to or occurring at regular intervals.
ایسا جو باقاعدگی سے یا وقتاً فوقتاً ہو۔
مدتی
mudati
Common Collocations
- periodic table
- periodic review
- periodic updates
Example Sentences
The periodic table organizes elements based on their atomic number.
مدتی جدول عناصر کو ان کی ایٹمی نمبر کی بنیاد پر منظم کرتا ہے۔
Mudati jadwal ansar ko un ki aatomi number ki buniyaad par munazzam karta hai.
Periodic reviews are essential for evaluating progress.
باقاعدہ جائزے ترقی کا اندازہ لگانے کے لیے اہم ہیں۔
Baqaida jaizay taraqqi ka andaazah laganay ke liye ahem hain.
The phenomenon appears to operate on a periodic basis.
یہ مظہر ایک مدتی بنیاد پر کام کرتا دکھائی دیتا ہے۔
Yeh mazaahir aik mudati buniyad par kaam karta dikhayi deta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of periodic events like the cycles of the moon.
Imagine a calendar turning page by page at regular intervals.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
سردی گرمی کی کثافت میں, زندگی کی ایک مدتی یاد ہے۔
Sardi garmi ki kasafat mein, Zindagi ki aik mudati yaad hai.
In the density of cold and heat, Life is but a periodic memory.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کام میں کمی ہو تو بار بار کر لو۔
Kaam mein kami ho to baar baar kar lo.
If there is a decline in work, do it periodically.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "periodos" — a way around, a cycle, a repeated series
First known use: 15th century
The term 'periodic' originated from the Greek word 'periodos,' which refers to the repetition of events at regular intervals. Its use in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry to describe elements with similar properties, became widespread in the 19th century.