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1
appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly
- a periodical town newsletter that is supported by local advertisers
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- episodic
- (also episodical),
- serial,
- serialized
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2
occurring or appearing at intervals
- periodical announcements from airline personnel concerning the delay
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3
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
- periodical visits to the dentist will help keep your teeth healthy
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- episodic
- (also episodical),
- occasional
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periodical
nounSynonyms of periodical (Entry 2 of 2)
a publication that appears at regular intervals
- subscribed to three new periodicals
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“Periodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodical. Accessed 23 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of periodical was in 1585
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