aperiodic

adjective

ˌā-ˌpir-ē-ˈä-dik How to pronounce aperiodic (audio)
Definition of aperiodicnext
as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence released aperiodic reports on the results of their cancer research

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Recent Examples of aperiodic Quanta also covered another new kind of quantum error-correcting code in February, this one built out of aperiodic tilings — sets of shapes that combine in ways that never repeat. — Bill Andrews, Quanta Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024 The scientists found that the high school football players who sustained concussions displayed slowed aperiodic activity, and greater slowing was strongly associated with worse post-concussion symptoms. — Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024 To me, that legitimizes the hat as a true aperiodic monotile, although spectres are still interesting for their ability to avoid reflections. — Aaron Shattuck, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024 More recent designs use aperiodic waveguide spacing and different waveguide cross-sections to solve these issues, but each creates trade-offs such as limitations on the vertical scanning and the reduction of optical power in the main beam. — Josué J. López, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperiodic
  1. sporadic
  2. occasional
  3. intermittent
  4. irregular
  5. discontinuous
  6. sudden
Adjective
  • That said, devolving tropical storms can pack a punch with sporadic gusts and showers as the energy that was formerly bundled in the storm’s center releases outward.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • There were sporadic film entries from the 1970s on, but most of Saint’s work during that era (and well into the 2000s) would be for television.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of sporadic
Adjective
  • The significance of the work goes beyond eliminating the occasional frustrating chatbot conversation.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
  • An occasional bird would chirp in the distance, but the forest emanated an eerie stillness, said Young, a research ecologist at the University of California, Davis.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of occasional
Adjective
  • There are still intermittent closures and construction connected to recovery projects, and the park service recommends consulting the road status section of its website when traveling to the region.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
  • My prototype suffered from intermittent rolling resistance with the motor off.
    — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of intermittent
Adjective
  • This process helped preserve the irregular lines, layered color and tactile quality of the originals and used this character within the fabrics.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Curved sofas, rounded tables and expressive lighting are among the older forms being reconsidered for current interiors, along with irregular silhouettes.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of irregular
Adjective
  • Clock hands circle predictably and calendar pages turn on schedule, but internally, within our bodies, minds and hearts, time is a whole different thing — discontinuous, wondrous, searing.
    — Leah Ollman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The gin is produced using the traditional discontinuous, indirect steam distillation method on a base of Italian grain alcohol, allowing each botanical to be infused gradually and with precision.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of discontinuous
Adjective
  • There’s a fascinating synchronicity between the current real-world anxiety and the film industry’s sudden interest in dense studies of the tech world’s dark underbelly.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Other symptoms include sudden high fever and chills, headaches, and pain in the abdomen, legs and arms, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of sudden

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“Aperiodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperiodic. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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