adj, noun ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A publication issued regularly, but less frequently than daily.
2. 2
   a publication that appears at fixed intervals wordnet
3. 3
   A regularly issued thematic publication that contains the most current information in its field, often the primary means for communication of original scholarship or creative work at the cutting edge of research in its field.

Adjective

1. 1
   Periodic.

   "The periodical times of all the satellites."

2. 2
   Published at regular intervals of more than one day, especially weekly, monthly, or quarterly.

   "influence opinion through the periodical press."

3. 3
   Of, or relating to such a publication.

Adjective

1. 1
   happening or recurring at regular intervals wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

magazineserialairingalmanacalternateannual

Example

More examples

"Even the periodical pay raise could not keep abreast of higher living costs."

Etymology

From period + -ical.

Related phrases

e-periodicalperiodical cicadaperiodical cometmagazine newspaper

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