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periodical

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/ · UK /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkəl/

Forms: periodicals

periodical means: A magazine or other publication that comes out regularly, usually weekly, monthly, or a few times a year.

noun

REGULAR PUBLICATIONC1

A magazine or other publication that comes out regularly, usually weekly, monthly, or a few times a year.

  • The library keeps several periodicals.
  • She writes for a monthly periodical about gardening.
  • The latest issue of the periodical arrived yesterday.

Similar words: magazine, journal

Common phrases: monthly periodical, academic periodical, periodical collection

adjective

AT INTERVALSC1

Happening or appearing again at regular times.

  • The equipment needs periodical checks.
  • Periodical visits helped them keep in touch.
  • The agreement allows for periodical reviews of the rent.

Similar words: periodic, regular, recurring

Opposites: continuous

Common phrases: periodical inspection, periodical review, periodical payments

Questions about periodical

What does periodical mean?

A magazine or other publication that comes out regularly, usually weekly, monthly, or a few times a year.

What is periodical in other languages?

Türkçe: süreli yayın · Español: revista · Français: revue · Deutsch: Zeitschrift · Italiano: rivista · 日本語: 定期刊行物

How do you pronounce periodical?

In American English /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/; in British English /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkəl/.

How do you use periodical in a sentence?

The library keeps several periodicals. She writes for a monthly periodical about gardening.

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