triennial
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/traɪˈɛniəl/
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/traɪˈɛnɪəl/
every three years
Etymology
Etymology Information
'triennial' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'triennium,' where 'tri-' meant 'three' and 'annus' meant 'year.'
Historical Evolution
'triennium' transformed into the English word 'triennial' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lasting three years,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'occurring every three years.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/19 09:06