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Definition of menstrual

menstrual

/ˈmɛn.stɹu.əl/
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• adjective

1

Relating to menstruation or the recurring reproductive cycle in which the uterine lining is shed.

Example

"The health clinic provides educational resources about the menstrual cycle and reproductive wellness."

2

Occurring once a month or lasting for a month, especially in reference to astronomical cycles (archaic or technical).

Example

"Early astronomers carefully recorded the menstrual revolution of the moon around the Earth."

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mensa
mensch
menses
menstrual
menstrually
menstruate
menstruation

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Late Latin menstrualis, from Latin menstruus ('monthly'), ultimately derived from mensis ('month').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Menstrual. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/menstrual
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