noun

trimester

trimester, term

She is in her first trimester of pregnancy.

She is in her first trimester of pregnancy.

The academic year is divided into three trimesters.

The academic year is divided into three trimesters.

((in/during)) a/the trimester She is in her first trimester of pregnancy.

Synonyms: term, quarter

From Latin 'tri-' (three) and 'mensis' (month).

Think of 'tri-' like in 'triangle' (3 sides) to remember it means a period of three months.

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