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periodical Synonyms

Another word for periodical

Choosing another word for periodical depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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."

Strongest
magazine
journal
Strong
serial
publication
review
digest
quarterly

• adjective (Context 2)

Occurring or appearing at regular or recurring intervals.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
periodic
regular
Strong
recurrent
recurring
cyclical
intermittent

• adjective (Context 3)

Published at regular intervals, such as weekly, monthly, or quarterly.

Usage Example

"She contributed several essays to nineteenth-century serial literature."

Strong
serial

Opposites of periodical

The opposite of periodical shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

continuous
constant
incessant
perpetual
sporadic
monograph
irregular
See all opposites of periodical

• Nearby Words

perimeter
period
periodic
periodical
periodically
periodontal
peripheral

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