Meaning & Definition of word "Trimester"
Trimester
/traɪˈmɛstər/
noun:
- 1. a period of three months, especially as a division of the academic year or in pregnancy.
- Example: The first trimester of the academic year begins in September.
- 2. a division of a pregnancy that lasts about three months.
- Example: She is in her second trimester and feeling much better.
- 3. one of three periods of equal length into which a school or university year is divided.
- Example: Students must complete their assignments by the end of the trimester.
Etymology
●From Latin 'trimester', from 'tri-' meaning 'three' and 'mensis' meaning 'month'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
first trimester:
The initial three months of a pregnancy.
second trimester:
The middle three months of a pregnancy.
third trimester:
The final three months of a pregnancy.
Related Words
semester:
A half-year term in schools, typically lasting about six months.
quarter:
One of four equal parts of a year, typically used in academic settings.
Slang Meanings of trimester
Meaning: A reference to pregnancy.
● Example Sentence: She's in her third tri, ready to pop!
Meaning: A casual way to refer to an academic period.
● Example Sentence: I'm so glad this tri is almost over!