menstruate

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɛnstrʊeɪt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌmɛnstruˈeɪt/ or /ˈmɛnstrəˌweɪt/ or /ˌmɛnˈstreɪt/

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Verb

Plain form menstruate

Third-person singular menstruates

Past tense menstruated

Past participle menstruated

Present participle menstruating

1. (intransitive) If a female menstruates, they undergo menstruation, to have a period.

Related words

• menstrual
• menstruation