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period meaning in Sanskrit

।

UK/ˈpɪə.ɹi.əd/

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British/ˈpɪːɹɪjəd/

period in Sanskrit: ।, दंड (daṃḍa). In English, period means a length of time.

Sanskrit words for period

punctation mark “.”
।, दंड daṃḍa

English meaning of period

  1. noun A length of time.
  2. noun A length of time in history seen as a single coherent entity; an epoch, era.
  3. noun The punctuation mark “.” (indicating the ending of a sentence or marking an abbreviation).
  4. noun A decisive end to something; a stop.

Full definition of period

period in a sentence

  • There was a period of confusion following the announcement.
  • You'll be on probation for a six-month period.
  • Food rationing continued in the post-war period.

Synonyms of period

All synonyms of period

period in other languages

Questions about period in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of period in Sanskrit?
Period in Sanskrit is ।, दंड (daṃḍa).
period इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Period: ।, दंड (daṃḍa).
What does period mean in English?
Period means a length of time.

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