monthly

UK: ˈmʌnθli | US: ˈmʌnθli

Definition
  1. adj. occurring, done, or produced every month

  2. adv. once a month; by the month

  3. n. a magazine or other publication issued once a month

Structure
month <period of ~30 days>ly <adjective/adverb suffix>
Etymology

The word "monthly" combines "month," derived from Old English mōnath (related to the moon’s cycle, from Proto-Germanic mēnōth-), with the suffix "-ly," from Old English -līc (meaning "having the quality of"). Originally, "month" referred to the lunar cycle, but it later standardized to the calendar month. The suffix "-ly" transforms the noun into an adjective or adverb, indicating regularity (e.g., "happening every month").

Examples
  1. The magazine is published monthly.

  2. She pays her rent monthly.

  3. We hold monthly team meetings to review progress.

  4. The subscription fee is charged monthly.

  5. His monthly income barely covers his expenses.