English Explanatory Dictionary

menstrual

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to the menses.
  2. Occurring once a month; monthly.
  3. Lasting for a month.
noun
  1. A menstrual period.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛn.stɹu.əl/ /ˈmɛn.stɹəl/ menstral US.ogg En-us-menstrual.oga

Word forms

menstrual menstruall menstral menstruals

Etymology

From Middle English menstruall, from Latin mēnstruālis, from mēnstrua (“menses”), from neuter plural of mēnstruus (“of a month, monthly, of menstruation”), from mēnsis (“month”) + -ālis (“-al”); see moon.

Synonyms

catamenial mensal menstruous

Related words

menstruation menstruous menstruum

Derived words

intermenstrual menstrual cramp menstrual cup menstrual cycle menstrual fluid menstruality menstrually menstrual pad menstrual period menstrual sponge menstrual synchrony menstrual underwear nonmenstrual paramenstrual perimenstrual postmenstrual premenstrual semimenstrual
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