periodical
Collocations
4ADJ.
all, last, short
VERB + PERIODICAL
books, spring
PERIODICAL + NOUN
articles, cicadas, less, publication, science, stories
PREP.
across, in, than, through
Definitions
noun
A publication issued regularly, but less frequently than daily.
A regularly issued thematic publication that contains the most current information in its field, often the primary means for communication of original scholarship or creative work at the cutting edge of research in its field.
adj
Periodic.
The periodical times of all the satellites.
Last spring, the periodical cicadas emerged across eastern North America. Their vast numbers and short above-ground life spans inspired awe and irritation in humans—and made for good meals for birds and small mammals.
Published at regular intervals of more than one day, especially weekly, monthly, or quarterly.
influence opinion through the periodical press.
Of, or relating to such a publication.
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6The periodical times of all the satellites.
WiktionaryLast spring, the periodical cicadas emerged across eastern North America. Their vast numbers and short above-ground life spans inspired awe and irritation in humans—and made for good meals for birds a
Wiktionaryinfluence opinion through the periodical press.
WiktionaryEven the periodical pay raise could not keep abreast of higher living costs.
Tatoeba · #44970The periodical costs less than the book.
Tatoeba · #462854A magazine is a periodical publication containing articles and illustrations about a subject or specific field.
Tatoeba · #8877068