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trimester

 

[ ˈtrʌɪmɛstər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in pregnancy

A period of three months, especially as a division of the duration of pregnancy.

Synonyms

period, phase, quarter

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.
Context #2 | Noun

in academic calendar

A period of three months, especially as a division of an academic year.

Synonyms

quarter, semester, term

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

Etymology

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.