aperiodicity

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌeɪpəˈrɪədɪsɪti/

KK: /ˌeɪpəˌriːəˈdɪsɪti/

noun

Definition

The state of not occurring at regular intervals or not having a predictable pattern.

Example

The aperiodicity of the signal made it difficult to analyze.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term aperiodicity?

No, I haven't. What does it mean?

It's about the condition of being aperiodic, like in certain patterns or sequences.

That sounds interesting! I wonder how it applies to real life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

irregularity

nonperiodicity

disorder

Antonyms

periodicity

regularity

consistency

Root Explanation

Aperiodicity → It is formed from "a-" (meaning not) and "periodos" (from Greek, meaning a cycle or period) and "-icity" (meaning the quality of). The word "aperiodicity" refers to the quality of not having a regular cycle or period.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('a-') having a 'cycle' ('periodos') — that's why aperiodicity means lacking a regular cycle.

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