periodic structure
A 'periodic structure' can refer to a sentence form in writing or a repeating pattern in physics.
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Definition
C1Grammar
(academic, formal)A sentence form where the main idea is revealed at the end, following other clauses.
Example
- Despite the heavy rain and strong winds, the match continued.
C1Physics
(technical, academic)An arrangement where elements or components repeat at regular intervals.
Example
- The crystal lattice is a periodic structure, repeating in a consistent pattern.
Similar
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