periodical

noun
UK: /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkəl/
US: /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/

  1. A magazine or newspaper that is published regularly.

    1. I read this interesting periodical about the stars and space.
    2. The library subscribes to a wide range of periodicals catering to different interests.

  2. A scientific or academic journal.

    1. His article was published in a leading medical periodical.
    2. Researchers often rely on peer-reviewed periodicals to stay updated with findings.

Synonyms

magazine review journal
periodical adjective

  1. Happening or appearing at intervals.

    1. We make periodical checks on the machine.
    2. Periodical reviews ensure that safety protocols are consistently maintained.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "periodical" in English means: A magazine or newspaper that is published regularly., A scientific or academic journal..

The phonetic transcription of "periodical" is /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkəl/ in British English and /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "periodical": magazine, review, journal.

Example usage of "periodical": "I read this interesting periodical about the stars and space.". More examples on the page.