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aperiodic

a·pe·ri·od·ic [ ày peeree óddik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. irregular: happening at irregular intervals
aperiodic floods

2. not exhibiting resonance: describes a mechanical or electrical system that does not exhibit resonance when a periodic disturbance is applied


a·pe·ri·od·i·cal·ly adverb
a·pe·ri·o·dic·i·ty [ ày peeree ə díssətee ] noun
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