Period

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪriəd/

Definitions of period

noun a full stop or period in American English

Example Sentences

A1 I have a math class every Monday during the first period.

A2 She experienced a heavy flow during her menstrual period.

B1 The Renaissance period in Europe was known for its cultural advancements.

B2 The trial period for the new software will last for two weeks.

C1 The Baroque period in music is characterized by its ornate and elaborate compositions.

C2 The Jurassic period is famous for the existence of dinosaurs like the T-Rex.

Examples of period in a Sentence

formal The Renaissance period was a time of great artistic and cultural achievement.

informal I can't wait for my vacation period to start so I can relax.

slang I'm on my period, so I'm feeling a bit moody.

figurative The company is going through a difficult period of transition.

Grammatical Forms of period

• plural: periods
• comparative: more period
• superlative: most period
• present tense: period
• future tense: will period
• perfect tense: have period
• continuous tense: is period
• singular: period
• positive degree: period
• infinitive: to period
• gerund: perioding
• participle: perioded

Origin and Evolution of period

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'period' originated from the Latin word 'periodus', which in turn came from the Greek word 'periodos' meaning 'a circuit' or 'revolution'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of time measurement and astronomy, the word 'period' evolved to also refer to a specific length of time, a punctuation mark, and eventually to a woman's menstrual cycle.