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fascicular

fascicular

9.8
Published in separate parts over time, for example as monthly sections
  • adjective
  • /fæˈsɪkjələr/
  • Specialized
: fascicular
  • The journal adopted a fascicular format, sending out new sections to subscribers each month.

Examples

  • The encyclopedia was released in fascicular volumes over several years.

  • She published a fascicular edition of her research findings.

  • Collectors often seek out fascicular editions of classic novels for their rarity.

  • The new fascicular series will cover various topics in depth.

  • The journal adopted a fascicular format, sending out new sections to subscribers each month.

  • Collectors often seek out fascicular editions of classic novels for their rarity.

  • The encyclopedia was released in fascicular volumes over several years.

How Complete

complete
751 1.0
fascicular
  • Specialized
9.8
partial
212 3.4
fragmentary
5 7.0

Surface Forms

fascicular positive

Morphology

fascicular = fascicle (semi-transparent) = fascicle + ar

Formed from 'fascicle' + '-ar', but the publishing/installment sense of 'fascicle' is specialized and may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Fascicular comes from the same root as fascicle, which means a 'bundle' or a small group of pages. Think of an encyclopedia sent out as separate little 'bundles', so fascicular describes something published or issued 'in parts'.