Periodical — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˌpir-ē-ˈä-di-kəl/ pe·ri·od·i·cal

Meaning & Definition of Periodical

Periodical (adjective)

  1. periodic
  2. published with a fixed interval between the issues or numbers
  3. published in, characteristic of, or connected with a periodical

Periodical (noun)

  1. a periodical publication

Periodical (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly

    "a periodical town newsletter that is supported by local advertisers"

    similar: episodic, serial, serialized
    related: sequential, successive, periodic, recurrent, recurring, regular

  2. occurring or appearing at intervals

    "periodical announcements from airline personnel concerning the delay"

    similar: continual, intermittent, on-and-off, periodic, recurrent, recurring
    related: alternate, alternating, cyclic, rhythmic, seasonal, serial, aperiodic, erratic, fitful, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, sporadic, spotty, unsteady
    opposite: constant, continuous, incessant, unceasing
    near: eternal, everlasting, interminable, perpetual

  3. appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time

    "periodical visits to the dentist will help keep your teeth healthy"

    similar: constant, frequent, habitual, periodic, regular, repeated, steady
    related: continual, intermittent, recurrent, recurring, cyclic, around-the-clock, hourly, round-the-clock, 24-7, chronic, confirmed, inveterate, expected, usual
    opposite: inconstant, infrequent, irregular
    near: episodic, occasional, unexpected, unusual

Periodical (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a publication that appears at regular intervals

    "subscribed to three new periodicals"

    similar: book, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, journal, mag, magazine, newspaper, organ, paper, rag, review, serial, zine
    related: annual, bimonthly, biweekly, daily, monthly, quarterly, semimonthly, semiweekly, triweekly, weekly, yearbook, digest, little magazine, fanzine, pictorial, slick, broadside, edition, extra, sheet, supplement, tab, tabloid, newsletter, newsmagazine, newsweekly

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Periodical

The most common words with a similar meaning to Periodical:

episodic, serial, serialized, continual, intermittent, on-and-off, periodic, recurrent, recurring, constant, frequent, habitual, regular, repeated, steady, book, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, journal, mag, magazine, newspaper, organ, paper, rag, review, zine

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Periodical

Words with the opposite meaning of Periodical:

constant, continuous, incessant, unceasing, inconstant, infrequent, irregular

Related Words for Periodical

sequential, successive, alternate, alternating, cyclic, rhythmic, seasonal, aperiodic, erratic, fitful, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, sporadic, spotty, unsteady, around-the-clock, hourly, round-the-clock, 24-7, chronic, confirmed, inveterate, expected, usual, annual, bimonthly, biweekly, daily, monthly

Near Antonyms of Periodical

eternal, everlasting, interminable, perpetual, episodic, occasional, unexpected, unusual

Origin & Etymology of Periodical

First known use: 1585

Words & Phrases Containing Periodical

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Frequently Asked Questions about Periodical

What does "Periodical" mean?

"Periodical" means periodic. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: periodic. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Periodical"?

Other words for "Periodical" include episodic, serial, serialized, continual, intermittent, on-and-off, periodic and recurrent. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Periodical" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Periodical"?

There are 79 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Periodical". Common alternatives include episodic, serial, serialized, continual, intermittent, on-and-off, periodic, recurrent, recurring and constant.

What is the opposite of "Periodical"?

Antonyms of "Periodical" include constant, continuous, incessant, unceasing, inconstant, infrequent and irregular. Near antonyms include eternal, everlasting, interminable and perpetual.

How do you use "Periodical" in a sentence?

Examples of "Periodical" in a sentence: "a periodical town newsletter that is supported by local advertisers"; "periodical announcements from airline personnel concerning the delay"; "periodical visits to the dentist will help keep your teeth healthy".

Is "Periodical" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Periodical" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Periodical"?

"Periodical" is pronounced /ˌpir-ē-ˈä-di-kəl/ and divided into syllables as pe·ri·od·i·cal.

What is the origin of the word "Periodical"?

First known use: 1585.