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periodical

[peer-ee-od-i-kuhl]

periodical Definition

  • 1a magazine or newspaper that is published at regular intervals
  • 2happening or appearing at regular intervals

Using periodical: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "periodical" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I subscribe to several periodicals, including The New Yorker and Time.

  • Example

    The company's financial reports are issued on a periodical basis.

  • Example

    The flowers bloom in a periodical cycle, every six months.

periodical Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for periodical

Phrases with periodical

  • a publication that contains articles related to scientific research and development

    Example

    The scientist published his findings in a scientific periodical.

  • a type of cicada that emerges from the ground every 13 or 17 years

    Example

    The periodical cicada is known for its synchronized emergence and loud mating calls.

  • a fever that occurs at regular intervals, often associated with malaria

    Example

    The patient's periodical fever was a symptom of their underlying illness.

Origins of periodical

from Latin 'periodus', meaning 'a cycle, a circuit, a period of time'

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Summary: periodical in Brief

The term 'periodical' [peer-ee-od-i-kuhl] refers to a magazine or newspaper that is published at regular intervals, as well as something that happens or appears at regular intervals. Examples include 'I subscribe to several periodicals, including The New Yorker and Time.' and 'The flowers bloom in a periodical cycle, every six months.'