periodical
/ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪkl̩/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.14 in modern English
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A publication issued regularly, but less frequently than daily.
noun
A 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.
adj
adj
Of, or relating to such a publication.
Example Sentences
- "The periodical times of all the satellites."
- "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."
- "influence opinion through the periodical press."
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per-der. Ancient Greek περῐ́ (perĭ́) Proto-Indo-European *sed-der. Proto-Indo-European *sodós? Proto-Hellenic *hodós Ancient Greek ὁδός (hodós) Ancient Greek περῐ́οδος (perĭ́odos)lbor. Medieval Latin periodusbor. Middle French periodebor. Middle English periode English period Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ic Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- Proto-Indo-European *-is Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.? 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.
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪkl̩/
- British English: /ˌpɪəɹiˈɒdɪkl̩/