What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
periodic
Example
The company conducts periodic performance reviews every six months. [periodic: adjective]
Example
The volcano has periodic eruptions every few years. [periodic: adjective]
regular
Example
I go to the gym on a regular basis. [regular: adjective]
Example
She is a regular customer at the coffee shop. [regular: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Regular is more commonly used in everyday language, while periodic is more technical and scientific.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between periodic and regular?
Periodic is more formal and technical than regular, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
