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Definition of period

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Period (n.) A stated and recurring interval of time; more generally, an interval of time specified or left indefinite; a certain series of years, months, days, or the like; a time; a cycle; an age; an epoch; as, the period of the Roman republic..

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Drachma :: Drachma (n.) A silver coin among the ancient Greeks, having a different value in different States and at different periods. The average value of the Attic drachma is computed to have been about 19 cents..

Incubation :: Incubation (n.) The development of a disease from its causes, or its period of incubation. (See below.).

Age :: Age (n.) A particular period of time in history, as distinguished from others; as, the golden age, the age of Pericles..

Decennial :: Decennial (a.) Consisting of ten years; happening every ten years; as, a decennial period; decennial games..

Undecennary :: Undecennary (a.) Occurring once in every period of eleven years; undecennial.

Limitation :: Limitation (v. t.) A certain period limited by statute after which the claimant shall not enforce his claims by suit.

Blossom :: Blossom (n.) A blooming period or stage of development; something lovely that gives rich promise.

Epitasis :: Epitasis (n.) The period of violence in a fever or disease; paroxysm.

Late :: Late (v.) Far advanced toward the end or close; as, a late hour of the day; a late period of life..

Periodontal :: Periodontal (a.) Surrounding the teeth.

Rut :: Rut (v. i.) To have a strong sexual impulse at the reproductive period; -- said of deer, cattle, etc..

Archaeopteryx :: Archaeopteryx (n.) A fossil bird, of the Jurassic period, remarkable for having a long tapering tail of many vertebrae with feathers along each side, and jaws armed with teeth, with other reptilian characteristics..

Once :: Once (adv.) At some one period of time; -- used indefinitely.

Climacteric :: Climacteric (n.) Any critical period.

Everlasting :: Everlasting (a.) Continuing indefinitely, or during a long period; perpetual; sometimes used, colloquially, as a strong intensive; as, this everlasting nonsence..

Round :: Round (v. t.) To make full, smooth, and flowing; as, to round periods in writing..

Intermission :: Intermission (n.) Cessation for a time; an intervening period of time; an interval; a temporary pause; as, to labor without intermission; an intermission of ten minutes..

Review :: Review (n.) A periodical containing critical essays upon matters of interest, as new productions in literature, art, etc..

Age :: Age (n.) The people who live at a particular period; hence, a generation..

Companion :: Companion (n.) One who accompanies or is in company with another for a longer or shorter period, either from choice or casually; one who is much in the company of, or is associated with, another or others; an associate; a comrade; a consort; a partner..