months
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/mʌnθs/
(month)
time division
Etymology
Etymology Information
'month' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'mōnaþ', where 'mōna' meant 'moon'.
Historical Evolution
'mōnaþ' transformed into the Middle English word 'moneth', and eventually became the modern English word 'month'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a period of time based on the moon's cycle', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a period of time roughly equivalent to 1/12 of a year, typically 28 to 31 days.
There are twelve months in a year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45