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- Dictionaryperiod/ˈpɪərɪəd/
noun
- 1. a length or portion of time: "he had long periods of depression" Similar
- 2. the interval of time between successive occurrences of the same state in an oscillatory or cyclic phenomenon, such as a mechanical vibration, an alternating current, a variable star, or an electromagnetic wave.
adjective
- 1. belonging to or characteristic of a past historical time, especially in style or design: "an attractive and beautifully modernized period house"
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a fixed time during the life of a person or in history: Most teenagers go through a rebellious period. The house was built during the Elizabethan period. B1. in school, a division of time in the day when a subject is taught: We have six periods of science a week.
The meaning of PERIOD is the completion of a cycle, a series of events, or a single action : conclusion. How to use period in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Period.
A period is all about defining when something begins and ends. Class periods usually last about forty-five minutes. Following the last food fight, there was a period of relative peace in the school.
a fixed time during the life of a person or in history: Most teenagers go through a rebellious period. The house was built during the Elizabethan period. B1. in school, a division of time in the day when a subject is taught: We have six periods of science a week.
1. An interval of time characterized by the occurrence of a certain condition, event, or phenomenon: a period of economic prosperity. 2. An interval of time characterized by the prevalence of a specified culture, ideology, or technology: artifacts of the pre-Columbian period. 3.
What is a basic definition of period? A period is a punctuation symbol that is used to end most sentences. A period is also a specified length of time or a length of time where something important happened or a trend occurred.
A period in the life of a person, organization, or society is a length of time which is remembered for a particular situation or activity. ...a period of economic good health and expansion. [ + of] He went through a period of wanting to be accepted. [ + of] The South African years were his most creative period.
Definition of period noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Period definition: a rather large interval of time that is meaningful in the life of a person, in history, etc., because of its particular characteristics. See examples of PERIOD used in a sentence.
a length of time: a 24-hour period. a period of four months. Fewer examples. The film encapsulates the essence of that period. Our country has enjoyed a long period of peace and stability. Historians have characterized the age as a period of great change. He committed suicide after a long period of depression.
