premenstrual
/ˌpɹiːˈmɛnstɹʊəl/US/pɹiˈmɛnztɹ(əw)əl/
premenstrual adjective: occurring in the time period during the menstrual cycle leading up to the beginning of menstruation.
Adjective
premenstrual (comparative more premenstrual, superlative most premenstrual)
- Occurring in the time period during the menstrual cycle leading up to the beginning of menstruation.
- Relating to the time period in a girl's life prior to her first experience of menstruation; prepubescent.
premenstrual meaning in Tamil
premenstrual in Tamil
- சூதகமுன், மாதவிலக்குக்கு முன்
Forms of premenstrual
| comparative | more premenstrual |
|---|---|
| superlative | most premenstrual |
Origin of premenstrual
From pre- + menstrual.
Words formed from premenstrual
Phrases with premenstrual
Questions about premenstrual
- What does premenstrual mean?
- Premenstrual means occurring in the time period during the menstrual cycle leading up to the beginning of menstruation.
- What is premenstrual in Tamil?
- Premenstrual in Tamil is சூதகமுன், மாதவிலக்குக்கு முன். See Premenstrual meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is premenstrual?
- Premenstrual is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce premenstrual?
- Premenstrual is pronounced /ˌpɹiːˈmɛnstɹʊəl/ (UK).
Words near premenstrual in the dictionary
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