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periodical Antonyms

Opposite of periodical

Because the opposite of periodical shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A magazine, academic journal, or other publication that is issued at regular intervals.

Usage Example

"The university library subscribes to hundreds of scientific periodicals."

Strong
monograph

• adjective (Context 2)

Occurring or appearing at regular or recurring intervals.

Usage Example

"The equipment requires continuous maintenance to ensure optimal performance."

Strongest
continuous
constant
Strong
incessant
perpetual
sporadic
irregular

Similar words to periodical

Words similar to periodical shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

periodic
journal
regular
magazine
recurrent
serial
recurring
cyclical
See all synonyms of periodical

• Nearby Words

perimeter
period
periodic
periodical
periodically
peripheral
peripherally

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Periodical. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/periodical
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