| 释义 |
ape·ri·od·ic
\|āˌpirē|ädik, ā|p-\ adjective
Etymology: a- (II) + periodic
1. : of irregular occurrence : not periodic
< aperiodic floods >
2. : not having periodic vibrations : nonoscillatory and hence capable of moving steadily to a position of equilibrium
3. cryptology : not repeating or not repeating with a short or easily discoverable period
< an aperiodic key >
• ape·ri·od·i·cal·ly \-də̇k(ə)lē\ adverb
• ape·ri·o·dic·i·ty \|āˌpirēəˈdisəd.ē\ noun -es |