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periodical

 

[ ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

publication

A periodical is a publication that is issued at regular intervals, such as daily, weekly, or monthly. It typically contains articles, essays, stories, or other written material on a specific topic or a variety of topics.

Synonyms

journal, magazine, publication

Examples of usage

  • The New York Times is a popular daily periodical.
  • I enjoy reading scientific periodicals to keep up with the latest research.
  • She subscribed to a monthly periodical about gardening.

Translations

Translations of the word "periodical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 periódico

🇮🇳 आवधिक पत्रिका

🇩🇪 Zeitschrift

🇮🇩 berkala

🇺🇦 періодичне видання

🇵🇱 czasopismo

🇯🇵 定期刊行物

🇫🇷 périodique

🇪🇸 periódico

🇹🇷 süreli yayın

🇰🇷 정기 간행물

🇸🇦 دورية

🇨🇿 periodikum

🇸🇰 periodikum

🇨🇳 期刊

🇸🇮 periodična publikacija

🇮🇸 tímarit

🇰🇿 мерзімді басылым

🇬🇪 პერიოდული გამოცემა

🇦🇿 dövri nəşr

🇲🇽 periódico

Etymology

The word 'periodical' originated in the early 19th century from the Latin word 'periodicus', which means 'recurring at regular intervals'. The concept of periodical publications dates back to the 17th century when the first newspapers and magazines were introduced. Over time, periodicals have become an essential part of the media landscape, providing readers with diverse and up-to-date information on various topics.

See also: period, periodic, periodically, periods.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,304 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.