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Definition of menstruate

menstruate

/ˈmɛn.stɹu.eɪt/
men · stru · ate
Adjective:menstrual
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Past Simple:menstruated
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Past Participle:menstruated
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Present Participle:menstruating
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menstruate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To discharge blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina at roughly monthly intervals as part of the reproductive cycle.

Example

"Most female humans begin to menstruate during puberty and continue until they reach menopause."

• Nearby Words

menses
menstrual
menstrually
menstruate
menstruation
menswear
mental

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Late Latin menstruatus, past participle of menstruare ('to discharge the menses'), from Latin menstruus ('monthly'), derived from mensis ('month').

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