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- DictionaryPe·ri·od·i·cal/ˌpirēˈädək(ə)l/
noun
- 1. a magazine or newspaper published at regular intervals.
adjective
- 1. occurring or appearing at intervals; occasional: "she took periodical gulps of her tea"
Definitions of periodical. adjective. happening or recurring at regular intervals. synonyms: periodic. cyclic. marked by repeated cycles. oscillating, oscillatory. having periodic vibrations. diurnal. having a daily cycle or occurring every day. daily, day-after-day, day-by-day, day-to-day. of or belonging to or occurring every day. nightly.
5 days ago · 1. countable noun. Periodicals are magazines, especially serious or academic ones, that are published at regular intervals. The walls would be lined with books and periodicals. ...a monthly periodical. Synonyms: publication, paper, review, magazine More Synonyms of periodical. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
Definition of periodical noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Of or relating to a publication issued at such intervals. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Synonyms: periodic. cyclical. isochronous. recurrent. isochronal. off-again. sporadic. occasional. intermittent. fitful. on-again.
[count] : a magazine that is published every week, month, etc. She writes for a monthly periodical. The library has a large collection of scholarly periodicals. PERIODICAL meaning: a magazine that is published every week, month, etc.
periodical meaning: a magazine about a particular subject. Learn more.
periodical. ( ˌpɪərɪˈɒdɪkəl) n. (Journalism & Publishing) a publication issued at regular intervals, usually monthly or weekly. adj. 1. (Journalism & Publishing) of or relating to such publications. 2. (Journalism & Publishing) published at regular intervals. 3. periodic or occasional.
