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period Definition and Meaning in English (period definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Period definition: A length or portion of time, often with a specified beginning and end.

Definitions of Period

  1. 1noun

    A length or portion of time, often with a specified beginning and end.

  2. 2noun

    The regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina, occurring in women and other female primates.

  3. 3noun

    The punctuation mark (.) used at the end of a declarative sentence or an abbreviation.

Example Sentences

casual

“The Roman Empire existed for a long period.”

casual

“She missed her period last month.”

formal

“Always end your sentences with a period.”

Inflected Word Forms

adjectiveperiodic
adverbperiodically

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

period of timecollocation

A specific duration or interval.

full stop/periodcollocation

The punctuation mark used to end a sentence.

end of an era/periodexpression

The conclusion of a significant time or historical phase.

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'Period' translates to 'period' in English. Period definition: A length or portion of time, often with a specified beginning and end.
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