periodical

/ˌpɪriˈɑdɪkəl/
adjective
  1. Occurring or appearing at regular intervals.
    • The periodical maintenance of the building is scheduled for the first Monday of each month.
    • Periodical floods in the region have shaped the local farming calendar.
    • She makes periodical visits to her dentist for checkups.
noun
  1. A magazine, journal, or other publication that is released at regular intervals, such as weekly or monthly.
    • He wrote an article for a literary periodical that comes out every month.
    • She subscribes to several science periodicals to stay updated on new discoveries.
    • The library has a large collection of historical periodicals from the 19th century.
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