menopause
Translation
menopause, the change
Examples
Many women experience symptoms during the menopause.
Many women experience symptoms during menopause.
She is going through the menopause.
She is going through menopause.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) menopause Menopause typically occurs between 45 and 55.
Similar Words
Synonyms: the change, climacteric
Etymology
From Greek 'men' (month) and 'pausis' (cessation, pause), literally meaning 'monthly pause'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'pause' in the 'monthly' (meno) cycle.