Definition of PERIODICAL

periodical

Meanings

Plural: periodicals

Noun

  • a publication that appears at fixed intervals
  • A publication issued regularly, but less frequently than daily.
  • 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

  • happening or recurring at regular intervals

Adj

  • Periodic.
  • Published at regular intervals of more than one day, especially weekly, monthly, or quarterly.
  • Of, or relating to such a publication.

Origin / Etymology

From period + -ical.

Antonyms

aperiodic

Scrabble Score: 15

periodical is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
periodical is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
periodical is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

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