Menstrual
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɛn.stɹu.əl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Menstrual is an adjective meaning Of or relating to the menses.
Meaning
Of or relating to the menses.
More Meanings
- (colloquial) A menstrual period.
- (dated) Occurring once a month; monthly.
- (dated) Lasting for a month.
Example Sentences
a menstrual flower
“All that drama for what” I thought. All she had to do was tell me that I was having my menstrual. So much for band aids.
Recent studies in physiology have noted that women who live in close proximity to one another - nurses in a hospital or coeds in a college dormitory - tend to have their menstrual periods at the same time.
Word Forms
- menstruall
- menstral
- menstruals
Synonyms for menstrual
Depending on context, synonyms include catamenial, mensal, menstruous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include catamenial, child-bearing, fertile, sleepy, menstruous, menstruant.
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