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1periodical
adjective pe·ri·od·i·cal \ˌpir-ē-ˈä-di-kəl\
Definition of PERIODICAL
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: periodic 1
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a : published with a fixed interval between the issues or numbers b : published in, characteristic of, or connected with a periodical
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First Known Use of PERIODICAL
1601
Related to PERIODICAL
- Synonyms
- episodic (also episodical), serial, serialized
- Antonyms
- constant, continuous, incessant, unceasing
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Rhymes with PERIODICAL
2periodical
noun
: a magazine that is published every week, month, etc.
Full Definition of PERIODICAL
: a periodical publication
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First Known Use of PERIODICAL
1798
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PERIODICAL[1] Defined for Kids
1periodical
adjective pe·ri·od·i·cal \ˌpir-ē-ˈä-di-kəl\
2periodical
noun
Definition of PERIODICAL for Kids
: something (as a magazine) published regularly (as every month)
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