Trimester: meaning, definitions and examples
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trimester
[ ˈtrʌɪmɛstər ]
in pregnancy
A period of three months, especially as a division of the duration of pregnancy.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The first trimester of pregnancy is crucial for the baby's development.
- She is currently in her second trimester and feeling more energetic.
- We will find out the gender of the baby in the third trimester.
in academic calendar
A period of three months, especially as a division of an academic year.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fall trimester begins in September and ends in December.
- She will be studying abroad during the winter trimester.
- The spring trimester includes exams and graduation.
Translations
Translations of the word "trimester" in other languages:
🇵🇹 trimestre
🇮🇳 त्रैमासिक
🇩🇪 Trimester
🇮🇩 trimester
🇺🇦 триместр
🇵🇱 trymestr
🇯🇵 トリメスター (torimesutā)
🇫🇷 trimestre
🇪🇸 trimestre
🇹🇷 üç aylık dönem
🇰🇷 학기 (hakgi)
🇸🇦 ثلاثي الأبعاد (thalāthī al-abʿād)
🇨🇿 trimestr
🇸🇰 trimester
🇨🇳 三个月 (sān gè yuè)
🇸🇮 trimesečje
🇮🇸 þriggja mánaða tímabil
🇰🇿 триместр
🇬🇪 ტრიმესტრი (trimesteri)
🇦🇿 trimestr
🇲🇽 trimestre
Word origin
The word 'trimester' originated from the Latin word 'trimestris', which means 'of three months'. The term has been used historically in various fields to denote a period of three months. In modern usage, it is most commonly associated with pregnancy and the academic calendar.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,226, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17223 intruded
- 17224 manic
- 17225 glazing
- 17226 trimester
- 17227 usurpation
- 17228 overpowering
- 17229 pompous
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