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pe·ri·od·i·cal / ˌpi(ə)rēˈädikəl/ • n. a magazine or newspaper published at regular intervals.• adj. occurring or appearing at intervals; occasional: she took periodical gulps of her tea. ∎  (of a magazine or newspaper) published at regular intervals: a periodical newsletter.DERIVATIVES: pe·ri·od·i·cal·ly adv.

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