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Periodicity

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The quality or state of recurring at regular intervals.

Sense 1: The characteristic of an element or compound to exhibit recurring properties or behaviors at regular intervals in the periodic table.

Example sentences:

• The periodicity of the lunar phases is a fascinating astronomical phenomenon.
• Chemists study the periodicity of the elements to understand their atomic structure and reactivity.
• The periodicity of tides is influenced by the gravitational forces between the Earth, moon, and sun.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or characterized by regular intervals.

Sense 1: Referring to a repetitive pattern or rhythm.

Example sentences:

• The dancers moved with periodicity, perfectly synchronized to the beat.
• In music, the periodicity of a melody can create a sense of harmony and structure.
• He found comfort in the periodicity of his daily routine.

Sense 2: Pertaining to the occurrence of periodic or cyclic phenomena in nature.

Example sentences:

• Many animals exhibit periodicity in their breeding or migration patterns.
• The growth rings on tree trunks demonstrate the periodicity of their growth over the years.

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