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pe·ri·od·i·cal
 periodical
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
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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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related words: |
issue, organ |
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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
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definition 2: |
of or relating to a publication issued at regular intervals.
- synonyms:
- serial, serialized
- similar words:
- annual, bimonthly, monthly, quarterly, yearly
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derivation: |
periodically (adv.) |
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