trimester

/ˈtraɪmɛstər/

Definitions

1. noun

A period of three months, especially one of the three periods into which a pregnancy is divided.

“She is currently in her second trimester and is feeling much better than in the first.”

2. noun

A period of three months in the academic year, especially one of the three periods into which a school year is divided.

“The new trimester will bring a change in curriculum for the students.”

Synonyms

  • period
  • quarter

Antonyms

  • semester