trimestrile
Trimestrile is a neologistic term used to denote a period of approximately three months, i.e., a trimester. As a noun, a trimestrile refers to a three-month interval; as an adjective, it describes something pertaining to or occurring within such an interval. The word is formed from tri- meaning three, combined with the sense of trimester and the adjectival suffix -ile.
Etymology and status: The root concept relates to the Latin roots behind trimester, but trimestrile is a
Usage: Trimestrile is not widely adopted in everyday use; most contexts would employ trimester or quarterly.
Relation to related terms: It is related to but distinct from trimester, which is common in medical
Examples: The project timeline was reorganized on a trimestrile basis. The university may report outcomes at
See also: Trimester, Quarter, Semester, Trimestre, Calendar, Timekeeping.