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periodical

pe·ri·od·i·cal

periodical

 
pronunciation:
pi ri a dih kl
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
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part of speech: noun
definition: a publication composed of issues that appear at regular intervals.
These shelves are for magazines and other periodicals.The doctor subscribes to various professional periodicals.
 
synonyms:
bulletin, gazette, journal, review, serial
similar words:
annual, bimonthly, magazine, monthly, newsletter, publication, quarterly
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: periodic.
The nurse makes periodical visits to these patients.
synonyms:
cyclic, recurrent, regular, seasonal
similar words:
consistent, cyclical, isochronal
definition 2: of or relating to a publication issued at regular intervals.
synonyms:
serial, serialized
similar words:
annual, bimonthly, monthly, quarterly, yearly
derivation: periodically (adv.)
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