Menstrual Cycles. The average menstrual cycle is 28 to 32 days. Some women have longer or shorter cycles, so the exact timing of ovulation can vary. Here's an overview of a typical 28-day menstrual cycle.
Technical Word Meanings. Technical word meanings are sometimes called 'literal' or 'denotative.' Denotative word meanings are what the word actually means. These word meanings do not have be inferred, as denotations refer to the definition you would find if you looked up a word in a dictionary. Denotative language relays factual information.
Denotation and Connotation. Remember that the denotation of a word is its dictionary definition. The connotation of a word is the ideas or feelings associated with that word that are not part of its definition. A wordâs connotation can be neutral, positive, or negative. For example, the word residence has a neutral connotation while the word home has a positive one.