Definitions for periodical
ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪ kəlpe·ri·od·i·cal

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. periodicaladjective

   a publication that appears at fixed intervals

2. periodic, periodicaladjective

   happening or recurring at regular intervals

   "the periodic appearance of the seventeen-year locust"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. periodicalnoun

   A publication issued regularly, but less frequently than daily

2. periodicalnoun

   A publication that appears at fixed intervals

3. periodicalnoun

   Often contains the most current information in the field, on every conceivable topic, often in greater detail than other publication formats.

4. periodicalnoun

   The primary means for communication of original scholarship or creative work at the cutting edge of research in almost all fields.

5. periodicaladjective

   Periodic

6. periodicaladjective

   Published at regular intervals of more than one day, especially weekly, monthly, or quarterly

7. periodicaladjective

   Of, or relating to such a publication

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Periodick, Periodicaladjective

   Etymology: periodique, Fr. from period.

   1. Circular; making a circuit; making a revolution.

   Was the earth’s periodick motion always in the same plane with that of the diurnal, we should miss of those kindly increases of day and night. William Derham.

   Four moons perpetually roll round the planet Jupiter, and are carried along with him in his periodical circuit round the sun. Isaac Watts, Improvement of the Mind.

   2. Happening by revolution at some stated time.

   Astrological undertakers would raise men out of some slimy soil, impregnated with the influence of the stars upon some remarkable and periodical conjunctions. Richard Bentley.

   3. Regular; performing some action at stated times.

   The confusion of mountains and hollows furnished me with a probable reason for those periodical fountains in Switzerland, which flow only at such particular hours of the day. Addison.

   4. Relating to periods or revolutions.

   It is implicitly denied by Aristotle in his politicks, in that discourse against Plato, who measured the vicissitude and mutation of states by a periodical fatality of number. Brown.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. periodical

   A periodical literature (also called a periodical publication or simply a periodical) is a published work that appears in a new edition on a regular schedule. The most familiar example is a newspaper, but a magazine or a journal are also examples of periodicals. These publications cover a wide variety of topics, from academic, technical, trade, and general interest to leisure and entertainment. Articles within a periodical are usually organized around a single main subject or theme and include a title, date of publication, author(s), and brief summary of the article. A periodical typically contains an editorial section that comments on subjects of interest to its readers. Other common features are reviews of recently published books and films, columns that express the author's opinions about various topics, and advertisements. A periodical is a serial publication. A book is also a serial publication, but is not typically called a periodical. An encyclopedia or dictionary is also a book, and might be called a serial publication if it is published in many different editions over time.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. periodical

   A periodical is a type of publication that is released on a regular and scheduled basis such as daily, weekly, monthly or annually. Examples include magazines, newspapers, and scholarly journals. Each edition of a periodical typically contains articles or other features on a specific theme or topic.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Periodicaladjective

   of or pertaining to a period or periods, or to division by periods

2. Periodicaladjective

   performed in a period, or regular revolution; proceeding in a series of successive circuits; as, the periodical motion of the planets round the sun

3. Periodicaladjective

   happening, by revolution, at a stated time; returning regularly, after a certain period of time; acting, happening, or appearing, at fixed intervals; recurring; as, periodical epidemics

4. Periodicaladjective

   of or pertaining to a period; constituting a complete sentence

5. Periodicalnoun

   a magazine or other publication which appears at stated or regular intervals

6. Etymology: [L. periodicus, Gr. periodiko`s: cf. F. priodique.]

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Periodical

   recurring at regular intervals.

Anagrams for periodical »

1. pareidolic

How to pronounce periodical?

1. Alex

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   Daniel

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   Karen

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How to say periodical in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of periodical in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of periodical in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of periodical in a Sentence

1. Paula Shrewsbury:

   There's very little evidence that Periodical Cicadas do any damage at all.

2. Wilhelm von Humboldt:

   If we glance at the most important revolutions in history, we see at once that the greatest number of these originated in the periodical revolutions of the human mind.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=periodical
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Periodical
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=periodical
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periodical
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periodical
7. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=periodical