aperiodic
aperiodic · more aperiodic · most aperiodic
That does not recur periodicallyThat does not recur periodically.
» Mathematicians have finally discovered an aperiodic monotile, that is, a polygon that can only tile the plane in aperiodic tessellations.
Meaning
3 sensesThat does not recur periodically.
aperiodic tiling
That does not have a periodic vibration
For which any return to it may occur at irregular times; not periodic.
More definitions
- not recurring at regular intervals
Examples
1 sentencesMathematicians have finally discovered an aperiodic monotile, that is, a polygon that can only tile the plane in aperiodic tessellations.
Translations
4 languagesForms
more aperiodic, most aperiodic| Comparative | more aperiodic Lesson |
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| Superlative | most aperiodic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- not recurring at regular intervals:nonperiodic
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedeinstein
Derivedaperiodically
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form