Definition of periodical
1 : periodic 1
2a : published with a fixed interval between the issues or numbersb : published in, characteristic of, or connected with a periodical
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Examples of periodical in a Sentence
a periodical town newsletter that is supported by local advertisers
periodical announcements from airline personnel concerning the delay
First Known Use of periodical
1585
periodical
Definition of periodical
: a periodical publication
Examples of periodical in a Sentence
She writes for a monthly periodical.
The library has a large collection of scholarly periodicals.
First Known Use of periodical
1798
PERIODICAL Defined for English Language Learners
periodical
Definition of periodical for English Language Learners
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: a magazine that is published every week, month, etc.
PERIODICAL Defined for Kids
Definition of periodical for Students
: something (as a magazine) published regularly (as every month)
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