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Meaning of Period
A point or period in time.
Etymology of Period
The word "period" comes from the Old French "periode", which is derived from the Latin "periodus", meaning "a going round, a cycle, or a period of time"
The Latin "periodus" is itself derived from the Greek "periodos", meaning "a going round, a cycle, or a period of time"
Historically, the word "period" was used to describe a cycle or a recurring event, and its meaning has evolved over time to encompass various senses related to time and punctuation
Synonyms
time
era
age
epoch
span
term
interval
cycle
phase
stage
juncture
point
moment
instant
duration
stretch
space
break
pause
interlude
hiatus
lacuna
blank
gap
intermission
recess
cessation
stop
halt
full stop
stoppage
cessation
termination
conclusion
end
finale
finish
close
completion
fulfillment
expiry
deadline
limit
boundary
border
endpoint
terminus
Definitions
- A point or period in time at which something happens or is done
- A length of time during which something happens or exists
- A punctuation mark (.) used to end a sentence
Usage Examples
- The company will be closed for a period of two weeks
- The period of economic growth was followed by a recession
- The teacher asked the student to put a period at the end of the sentence
Antonyms
beginning
start
commencement
initiation
inception
opening
birth
genesis
origin
dawn
rise
emergence
outset
introduction
prelude
commencement
launch
inception
activation
initiation
genesis