Periodical Meaning
/ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪkl̩/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA publication issued regularly, but less frequently than daily.
nounA 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.
Sentence Examples
Even the periodical pay raise could not keep abreast of higher living costs.
The periodical costs less than the book.
She has also published articles in the periodical Science.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The library subscribes to a weekly ____ that covers popular current events.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The library subscribed to dozens of academic ____ covering topics from medicine to engineering.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English period Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ic Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al Middle English -ical English -ical English periodical From period + -ical.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The periodical times of all the satellites."
— 1838, Thomas Dick, Celestial Scenery:
"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."
— 2012 March-April, Anna Lena Phillips, “Sneaky Silk Moths”, in American Scientist, volume 100, number 2, archived from the original on 19 Feb 2013, page 172:
"influence opinion through the periodical press."
— 1882, William John Courthope, “Addison”, in Men of Letters:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The library subscribes to a weekly ____ that covers popular current events.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The library subscribed to dozens of academic ____ covering topics from medicine to engineering.