periodical
UK: ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkl | US: ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkl
n. a magazine or newspaper published at regular intervals
adj. occurring or appearing at regular intervals
periodical = periodic<regular intervals> + al<adjective/noun suffix>
- periodic: Derived from Latin periodicus (recurring at intervals), from Greek periodikos (cyclical), based on periodos (cycle, circuit).
- al: A suffix forming adjectives (e.g., "seasonal") or nouns (e.g., "manual"), from Latin -alis.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Greek periodos (περίοδος), combining peri- (around) and hodos (way/path), originally meaning "a circuit or cycle." Over time, it evolved into Latin periodicus, emphasizing recurrence. The suffix -al was added in English to form "periodical," first used in the 16th century for cyclical events and later for publications.
The library subscribes to several scientific periodicals.
She enjoys reading periodical literature on art history.
The journal switched from a monthly to a quarterly periodical.
His contributions appeared in a renowned academic periodical.
Periodical cicadas emerge every 17 years in North America.