period
noun
/ˈpi.ɹɪd/
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/ˈpɪə.ɹi.əd/
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/ˈpɪə.ɹɪ.əd/
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/ˈpɪɚ.i.əd/
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/ˈpɪɹ.i.əd/
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- A length of time in history seen as a single coherent entity; an epoch, era. [from 16th c.]
- The length of time during which the same characteristics of a periodic phenomenon recur, such as the repetition of a wave or the rotation of a planet. [from 17th c.]
- (chemistry) A row in the periodic table of the elements. [from 19th c.]
- (geology) A geochronologic unit of millions to tens of millions of years; a subdivision of an era, and subdivided into epochs.
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periode
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- (now, chiefly, North America, Philippines) The punctuation mark “.” (indicating the ending of a sentence or marking an abbreviation).
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punkt
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period
interjection
/ˈpi.ɹɪd/
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/ˈpɪə.ɹi.əd/
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/ˈpɪɚ.i.əd/
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- (chiefly, North America) That's final; that's the end of the matter (analogous to a period ending a sentence); end of story.
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punkt
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periodical
noun
/ˌpɪəɹiˈɒdɪkl̩/
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/ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪkl̩/
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- A regularly issued thematic publication that contains the most current information in its field, often the primary means for communication of original scholarship or creative work at the cutting edge of research in its field.
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tidsskrift
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periodic
adjective
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/ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk/
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/ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk/
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- Occurring at regular intervals.
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regelmessig
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periodically
adverb
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- In a manner that is regular or periodic.
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periodisk
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