Word: periodical
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pe
ri
od
i
cal
Definition: A regularly issued thematic publication that contains the most current information in its field, often the primary means for communication of original scholarship or creative work at the cutting edge of research in its field.
Morphemes:
Affix: period
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A section of an artist's, writer's (etc.) career distinguished by a given quality, preoccupation etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: περί-
Language: grc
Decoded: peri-
Meaning: around
Affix: ὁδός
Language: grc
Decoded: odos
Meaning: way
Affix: -ical
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Greek or Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to