pre-climacteric
|pre-cli-mac-ter-ic|
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/priːˌklaɪˈmæktərɪk/
before menopause
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-climacteric' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and 'climacteric' from Greek 'klimaktēr' meaning 'critical point'.
Historical Evolution
'Climacteric' changed from the Greek word 'klimaktēr' and eventually became the modern English word 'climacteric'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a critical period or event', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to menopause'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period immediately before the climacteric, especially in women.
The pre-climacteric phase can involve various physiological changes.
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Last updated: 2025/02/13 19:18