periodic
In an academic or library context, a periodic refers to a publication that is issued at regular intervals, such as a scholarly journal, magazine, or newsletter. It is characterized by its recurring nature and is often archived in series to track the development of research or news over time.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I found an old periodic in the attic that detailed the local history of our town.
I found an old periodic in the attic that detailed the local history of our town.
The library’s collection includes every periodic published by the Royal Society since its inception.
The library’s collection includes every periodic published by the Royal Society since its inception.
Do you have that tech periodic I lent you last week?
Do you have that tech periodic I lent you last week?
Sinónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'Periodic Table' in science—the elements appear at regular intervals. A 'periodic' (noun) is a journal that appears at regular intervals just like those elements.
Quiz rápido
The university's archive of the medical _______ dates back to the early 1800s.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: periodic
Ejemplos
I found an old periodic in the attic that detailed the local history of our town.
everydayI found an old periodic in the attic that detailed the local history of our town.
The library’s collection includes every periodic published by the Royal Society since its inception.
formalThe library’s collection includes every periodic published by the Royal Society since its inception.
Do you have that tech periodic I lent you last week?
informalDo you have that tech periodic I lent you last week?
For this literature review, students must reference at least one peer-reviewed periodic.
academicFor this literature review, students must reference at least one peer-reviewed periodic.
The company’s quarterly periodic keeps stakeholders updated on our internal growth and sustainability goals.
businessThe company’s quarterly periodic keeps stakeholders updated on our internal growth and sustainability goals.
Sinónimos
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Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
periodic review
periodic review
periodic table
periodic table
periodic motion
periodic motion
Se confunde a menudo con
Periodical is the much more common noun form; periodic is usually an adjective but used as a noun in niche academic cataloging.
Period refers to the length of time or a punctuation mark, whereas a periodic refers to the publication itself.
Notas de uso
While 'periodic' is primarily used as an adjective to describe things happening at intervals, in library science and specific academic circles, it can function as a noun synonymous with 'periodical'. Use it cautiously as a noun outside of technical or academic contexts.
Errores comunes
Learners often use 'periodic' as a noun in casual conversation where 'magazine' or 'journal' would be more appropriate. They also frequently confuse the noun form with the adjective 'periodic'.
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'Periodic Table' in science—the elements appear at regular intervals. A 'periodic' (noun) is a journal that appears at regular intervals just like those elements.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Greek 'periodikos', meaning 'coming round at intervals', from 'periodos' (circuit, period of time).
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
The concept of the 'periodic' or 'periodical' is central to the history of the Enlightenment, where the regular exchange of scientific journals facilitated the spread of modern ideas across Europe.
Quiz rápido
The university's archive of the medical _______ dates back to the early 1800s.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: periodic
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