Periodical
/ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkəl/
Definitions
2 meaningsA magazine or newspaper published at regular intervals.
/ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkəl/
She enjoys reading periodicals on art history.
💡 Simply: Imagine a magazine that comes out every week or month, like your favorite comic book or a cooking magazine. That's a periodical! It's a way to get news, stories, or information on a regular schedule.
👶 For kids: A book or magazine that comes out again and again, like every week or month!
More Examples
The library has a wide selection of periodicals.
He found a fascinating article in a recent periodical.
How It's Used
"I subscribe to several scientific periodicals."
"Scholarly articles are often published in academic periodicals."
Published or appearing at regular intervals; recurring from time to time.
/ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkəl/
Published or appearing at regular intervals.
The company issues periodical updates on its projects.
💡 Simply: Something that happens again and again, like your birthday! Or a magazine that comes out every month is 'periodical' because it is a monthly schedule. It's something that happens at certain times or with a set frequency.
👶 For kids: Happening again and again at regular times.
More Examples
The doctor advised periodical checkups.
The periodical meetings helped keep everyone informed.
How It's Used
"The company releases periodical financial reports."
"The periodical table organizes elements by their atomic numbers."
From Late Latin *periodicus* ('periodic'), from Greek *periodikos* ('going around at intervals'), from *periodos* ('a period').
The term 'periodical' has been used since the 17th century, evolving from describing a time period to characterizing publications issued regularly.
Memory tip
Think of a 'period' of time, and a publication comes out regularly within that 'period'.
Word Origin
"going around, returning, or recurring at intervals"