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Periodical Definition & Meaning

periodical
adjective
  1. happening or recurring at regular intervals; "the periodic appearance of the seventeen-year locust"
noun
  1. a publication that appears at fixed intervals

"Periodical" in song lyrics

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  • "what is a periodical"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ang periodical"
    AOL — AOL
  • "mn lawyer periodical"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does periodical mean?
happening or recurring at regular intervals; "the periodic appearance of the seventeen-year locust" a publication that appears at fixed intervals
What part of speech is periodical?
Periodical is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does periodical have?
Periodical has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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