period

period [-s] n

Fr. < L. < Gk 'going round, circuit, revolution, cycle of years, periodic recurrence, recurring fit of disease, orbit of a heavenly body, rounded sentence' < περι, around + ὁδὀς, way.

1. Moment; instant; designated time.
2. Length of time; number of days, hours, or minutes.
3. Season; portion of time.
4. Real time; the present moment; [fig.] earthly measurements of time; mortal existence.
5. Portion of the orbit of a heavenly body.
6. Stopping point; time to pause.
7. Life span; duration of mortal existence.
8. Infinite series; endless succession; regular pattern.