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Meaning of a period
A period refers to a length of time.
Etymology of a period
The word "period" originates from the Old French "periode," derived from the Latin "periodus," which is itself derived from the Greek "periodos," meaning "a going around" or "a cycle"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a cycle or a recurring interval of time, and has since expanded to include various other meanings and uses
Synonyms
time
era
age
span
term
interval
epoch
season
cycle
phase
juncture
point
moment
space
duration
stretch
span
lapse
while
spell
bout
flurry
burst
flash
flicker
gleam
glimpse
interlude
hiatus
break
pause
recess
respite
halt
stop
cessation
termination
conclusion
ending
finale
close
finish
completion
fulfillment
Definitions
- A length of time: a duration or interval of time
- * A stage or phase in a process or development
- * A point or moment in time
- * A punctuation mark (.) used to end a sentence
Usage Examples
- The company has experienced a period of rapid growth over the past year
- * The teacher gave the student a time period to complete the assignment
- * The play is set in the Victorian period
- * The athlete is going through a difficult period in their career
Antonyms
instant
moment
second
flash
glimpse
spark
flicker
eternity
infinity
perpetuity
timelessness
endlessness
boundlessness
limitlessness
eternity
perpetuity
infiniteness
boundlessness
timelessness