Dönemli

Dönemli is a Turkish adjective meaning significant, important, or noteworthy. It is used to describe people, events, decisions, or phenomena that are regarded as influential within a particular context. In Turkish, dönemli is often seen as a formal or literary synonym of önemli and kayda değer, and it may carry a slightly more weighty or historical tone depending on the context.

The word is formed from the noun dönem, meaning period, term, or era, plus the suffix -li, which yields adjectives indicating “having the quality of” or “characterized by.” In practice, dönemli commonly signals lasting relevance or notable impact within a time frame or domain, rather than mere immediacy. While closely related to the sense of importance, dönemli often conveys a contextual or evaluative emphasis tied to a period, era, or field.

Dönemli is widely used in formal writing, journalism, and academic prose. It appears before the noun it modifies, as in dönemli olaylar (significant events), dönemli kararlar (important decisions), or dönemli bilim insanı (a notable scientist). In historical or social discussions, the term helps frame judgments about what counts as noteworthy within a given era or context. Though interchangeable with birçok durumda önemli, dönemli can imply a resonance with a specific time frame or scholarly assessment, lending a slightly more formal tone to the description.