Definition

In a manner that does not occur at regular intervals or times.

Example

The events were scheduled aperiodically, making it hard to predict when they would happen next.

Conversation

Do you think we should meet up a bit more often?

Yeah, I feel like we catch up aperiodically and it’s not enough.

Right? I miss hanging out and just chatting.

Me too! Let's try to schedule something every month.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aperiodically → It is formed from "a-" (meaning not) and "periodicus" (from Greek "periodos", meaning a cycle or recurring interval) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "aperiodically" means not occurring at regular intervals or cycles.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('a-') happening in a 'cycle' ('periodos') — that's why aperiodically means something that does not happen regularly.

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