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trimester

Syllabification: (tri·mes·ter)
Pronunciation: /trīˈmestər, ˈtrīˌmes-/
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Definition of trimester

noun

  • a period of three months, especially as a division of the duration of pregnancy.
  • North American each of the three terms in an academic year.

Derivatives

trimestral

Pronunciation: /trīˈmestrəl/
adjective

trimestrial

Pronunciation: /trīˈmestrēəl/
adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: from French trimestre, from Latin trimestris, from tri- 'three' + mensis 'month'

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