odd vs periodical

odd

adj
  • Scattered; occasional, infrequent; not forming part of a set or pattern. 

  • About, approximately; somewhat more than (an approximated round number). 

  • Used or employed for odd jobs. 

  • Left over or remaining (as a small amount) after counting, payment, etc. 

  • Numbered with an odd number. 

  • Without a corresponding mate in a pair or set; unmatched; (of a pair or set) mismatched. 

  • Not regular or planned. 

  • Differing from what is usual, ordinary or expected. 

  • Left over, remaining after the rest have been paired or grouped. 

  • Peculiar, singular and strange in looks or character; eccentric, bizarre. 

  • On the left. 

  • Out of the way, secluded. 

  • Numerically indivisible by two. 

noun
  • An odd number. 

  • Something left over, not forming part of a set. 

periodical

adj
  • Periodic. 

  • Published at regular intervals of more than one day, especially weekly, monthly, or quarterly. 

  • Of, or relating to such a publication. 

noun
  • 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. 

  • A publication issued regularly, but less frequently than daily. 

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