Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A length of time with a start and an end, or a punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence.
Period
/'pɪərɪəd/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Alternating between periods of rest and activity is essential.
"Yes, my friend; and I greatly rejoice over the period."
"We're going for a period of study, you might say.
Etymology:
The word period originated from the Late Latin periodus, which traces further back to the Greek periodos, meaning way around or cycle. This term blends per, meaning around, and hodos, meaning way, reflecting its temporal and cyclical meanings.
Usage Statistics:
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