time period

US/ˈtaɪm pɪɚ.i.əd/

time period noun: the length of time during which an activity occurs or a condition remains, which may be measured either in seconds or in millions of years, depending upon the nature of the activity or condition being considered.

Noun

time period (plural time periods)

The length of time during which an activity occurs or a condition remains, which may be measured either in seconds or in millions of years, depending upon the nature of the activity or condition being considered.

Synonyms:

period of time

time period meaning in Tamil and Arabic

time period in Tamil

அலைவு நேரம்

time period in Arabic

the length of time within which an activity or event occurs: مُدَّة زَمَنِيَّة

Synonyms of time period

period of time

Forms of time period

plural	time periods

Origin of time period

From time + period.

Questions about time period

What does time period mean?: Time period means the length of time during which an activity occurs or a condition remains, which may be measured either in seconds or in millions of years, depending upon the nature of the activity or condition being considered.
What is time period in Tamil?: Time period in Tamil is அலைவு நேரம். See Time period meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is time period?: Time period is a noun.
How do you pronounce time period?: Time period is pronounced /ˈtaɪm pɪɚ.i.əd/ (US).
What is the plural of time period?: The plural of time period is time periods.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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