A newspaper is a publication that is published regularly.
Latin is the language in which the etymological origin of the word newspaper is found. Specifically, it derives from periodicus , which can be translated as "something that happens at regular intervals" and which in turn is made up of three clearly differentiated parts:
• The prefix peri- , which indicates "around."
• The noun hodos , which is synonymous with "way."
• The suffix -tikos , which is equivalent to "relating to."
Periodic is a word used to name something that is repeated with a certain regularity or that maintains a certain period. For example: "The frost is a periodic phenomenon in this region of the country" , "I am tired of this man's periodic attacks" , "They denounce that the government offers periodic payments to journalists who write articles in their favor" .
The newspaper as a means of communication
The notion of newspaper is also used to name the publication that is edited and distributed regularly . Generally, newspaper is used as a synonym for newspaper, although the precise meaning of this second term refers to the publications that are distributed every day: "I'm going to go buy the newspaper while you prepare breakfast," "Have you read the newspaper? There has been an earthquake in Asia" , "The footballer denied the statements attributed to him in the newspaper" .
Newspapers belong to what is known as the written press . The printing press allows the mass reproduction of these publications that usually reach readers first thing in the morning, so that they can be informed at the beginning of the day. There are newspapers, however, that appear in the afternoon and are called evening newspapers .
Among the most important newspapers in history, in terms of life and circulation, we could highlight the "Daily Mirror" (England), "Yomiuri Shimbun" (Japan), "ABC" (Spain), "Wall Street Journal" (United States ), “Clarín” (Argentina), “New York Times” (United States), “El País” (Spain), “Jornal da Tarde” (Brazil)…
Digital newspapers have gained a lot of popularity in recent years.
The impact of the Internet
In the late 90s, when the Internet was beginning to become the massive phenomenon it is today, almost all the most important aspects of humanity were revolutionized; While most of the changes have been positive, many have required great efforts to navigate the inevitable transition from material to virtual life . After the series of problems that the newspaper had to face when the first free publications emerged, came the challenge of digitizing.
Given that online versions of newspapers do not typically charge users for content, many may wonder whether this era is profitable for the former print media giants. And the answer includes several elements that distinguish a virtual newspaper from its printed alternative, including multimedia content , interactive services and the possibility of communicating with other users.
Printed newspapers vs. digital
Many online newspaper readers have a special interest in making their opinion known about the various news items and columns, and then begin an exchange with other people and start communicating in forums or chat rooms within the same portal. This gives the digital version of a newspaper a very distinctive life and personality, and in this constant movement lies the key to its success , the point that companies must exploit the most to maintain its validity.
Another aspect that differentiates the printed version of a newspaper from its web portal is commerce; Many newspapers take advantage of the large influx of users they receive to attract local stores and offer them a space to sell their products and services, which results in another source of advertising income. Although part of this strategy has always taken place in the written press, the interactive nature of the Internet enhances it and takes it to levels impossible to achieve on paper.
It is worth mentioning that in many countries people still prefer the printed version of their favorite newspaper, which can lead to the conclusion that the digital age has not annihilated this means of communication at all; After an arduous but enriching adaptation phase, the newspaper has managed to take advantage of the best of both worlds and continues to evolve.
Other uses of the notion
In the field of mathematics , a periodic number is one that has a period . This peculiarity refers to the indefinite repetition of figures as new decimals are obtained. An example of a periodic number is the result of 1 divided by 9: 0.111111…
Within the scientific field there is what is known as the periodic system , also called the periodic table or periodic classification . It is a term used in the field of Physics and Chemistry to refer to what is the arrangement of all chemical elements. This classification is carried out based on criteria such as its atomic number and the identifying characteristics related to its chemical properties.
We cannot forget either what is known as the periodic lunar month . This is used within the astronomy sector to refer to the time it takes for the Moon to make a complete revolution around planet Earth .
And within that same field there is also the periodic comet , which is one that is part of the Solar System and is characterized by its regular appearances.