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Youssefdir Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
when to say "periodic" or "periodical"?
one says e.g.: I'm waiting a periodical report.
or: I'm waiting a periodic report.
or: I'm waiting a periodic report.
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I'd guess "periodic report". "Periodical report" would mean a report in a magazine or newspaper (or a report about a magazine or newspaper).
- I'd guess "periodic report".
- "Periodical report" would mean a report in a magazine or newspaper (or a report about a magazine or newspaper).
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I'd guess "periodic report". "Periodical report" would mean a report in a magazine or newspaper (or a report about a magazine or newspaper).
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well, I'm interested also in more generic formula, e.g.
"This is a magical way!" rather than "This is a magic way!"
it appears more correct.
In general, When do we add the "al"?
"This is a magical way!" rather than "This is a magic way!"
it appears more correct.
In general, When do we add the "al"?
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Usually when you want to turn the word into an adjective. "Periodic" is already an adjective, while defying logic, "periodical" can be a noun.
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In general the "al" turns the noun into an adjective, e.g. magic --> magical.
So is it: "This is a magic trick" or "This is a magical trick"? By comparison to "periodic" and "periodical report".
I feel "magical trick" is more correct. What do you think?
So is it: "This is a magic trick" or "This is a magical trick"? By comparison to "periodic" and "periodical report".
I feel "magical trick" is more correct. What do you think?
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