menstruation
Menstruation (noun) means the monthly process in which the lining of the uterus is shed as blood, in females who are not pregnant. Example: “Menstruation usually begins in the early teenage years.”
How to use menstruation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving a monthly period.
Word forms
menstruations plural
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_____ usually begins in the early teenage years.
Etymology
From Latin menstruus ("monthly"), from mēnsis ("month").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for menstruation
Frequently asked questions
What does “menstruation” mean?
The word “menstruation” means the monthly process in which the lining of the uterus is shed as blood, in females who are not pregnant. In plain terms, having a monthly period.
How do you pronounce “menstruation”?
“Menstruation” is pronounced mehnst-roo-AY-shuhn (/ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “menstruation” in a sentence?
Here is “menstruation” used in a sentence: “Menstruation usually begins in the early teenage years.”
What is another word for “menstruation”?
Words with a similar meaning to “menstruation” include Aunt Flo, Aunt Frieda, Aunt Rose, blob, blood sports and Bloody Mary.
What part of speech is “menstruation”?
“Menstruation” is a noun.
Where does the word “menstruation” come from?
The word “menstruation” comes from Latin. From Latin menstruus ("monthly"), from mēnsis ("month").