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/ˈpɪər.i.əd/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A length or portion of time.
We need to finish the project within a period of three months.
A segment of history or a phase in a process.
The Renaissance was a significant period in European history.
A punctuation mark (.) used to indicate the end of a sentence.
Make sure to put a period at the end of your sentence.
A distinct phase or interval in a sequence of events.
The test will cover the first period of the semester.
A specific interval in a game or sporting event.
The game was tied at the end of the second period.
Etymology
From Latin 'periodus', from Greek 'periodos', meaning 'a going around, a cycle'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
end of the period:
A conclusion or finality to a discussion.
period piece:
A work of art, literature, or music that is set in a specific historical period.
full stop:
Another term for a period, often used in British English.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
A definitive end statement or conclusion.
I said no and that’s the period on that.
An emphatic or assertive end to a discussion.
Period! That's the way it is.