Definitions
- Referring to something that happens at regular intervals, but not necessarily on a fixed schedule. - Describing something that occurs from time to time, but not with any particular frequency. - Talking about something that happens occasionally or intermittently.
- Referring to something that happens on a consistent and predictable schedule. - Describing something that occurs frequently or at set intervals. - Talking about something that happens habitually or routinely.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions that occur repeatedly over time.
- 2Both words imply a level of consistency or predictability.
- 3Both words can be used to describe habits or routines.
- 4Both words can be used to describe actions that are expected or required.
What is the difference?
- 1Frequency: Periodically implies less frequent occurrences than regularly.
- 2Schedule: Regularly implies a fixed schedule or interval, while periodically does not.
- 3Consistency: Regularly implies a higher degree of consistency than periodically.
- 4Expectation: Regularly implies an expectation or requirement for the action to occur on a set schedule, while periodically does not necessarily have this connotation.
- 5Formality: Regularly is more commonly used in everyday language than periodically, which is more formal.
Remember this!
Both periodically and regularly describe actions that occur repeatedly over time. However, periodically implies less frequency and a lack of a fixed schedule, while regularly implies a consistent and predictable schedule. Regularly also has a stronger connotation of expectation or requirement, while periodically is more neutral in this regard. Regularly is more common in everyday language and less formal than periodically.
