Periodical and Recurring

Periodical

Periodical adjective - Appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly.
Usage example: a periodical town newsletter that is supported by local advertisers

Recurring is a synonym for periodical in intermittent topic. In some cases you can use "Recurring" instead an adjective "Periodical".

Recurring

Recurring adjective - Occurring or appearing at intervals.
Usage example: death and spirituality are recurring themes throughout the whole of this author's work

Periodical is a synonym for recurring in intermittent topic. You can use "Periodical" instead the word "Recurring" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: recur, recurrent, recurrence, recurred
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