Periodical Meaning in English

word

US

ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪkəɫ

peer-ee-AH-di-kuhl

UK

pˌiəɹɪˈɒdɪkəl

pee-uh-RI-od-i-kuhl

Definition

A publication, such as a magazine or journal, that is released at regular intervals (weekly, monthly, etc.).

Usage & Nuances

'Periodical' is a formal word, mostly used in academic or professional settings to refer to magazines, journals, or newsletters released regularly. More common in libraries and publishing. Not used for daily newspapers. Sometimes used as an adjective: 'periodical literature'.

• Spanish: publicación periódica - revista
• Portuguese (BR): publicação periódica - revista
• Portuguese (PT): publicação periódica - revista
• Chinese (Simplified): 期刊 - 定期出版物
• Chinese (Traditional): 期刊 - 定期出版物
• Hindi: आवधिक पत्रिका - पत्रिका (समय-समय पर निकलने वाली)
• Arabic: دورية - مجلة دورية
• Bengali: পত্রিকা - সাময়িকী
• Russian: периодическое издание
• Japanese: 定期刊行物
• Vietnamese: tạp chí định kỳ
• Korean: 정기간행물
• Turkish: süreli yayın
• Urdu: دوریہ اشاعت
• Indonesian: terbitan berkala

Example Sentences

This periodical comes out every month.

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You can find this periodical at the library.

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My teacher asked us to read an article from a periodical.

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Do you have access to any scientific periodicals online?

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She writes book reviews for several literary periodicals.

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"The Economist" is a well-known international periodical.

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