quinquennial

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin quīnquennālis, with some influence from quīnquennium (“five-year period”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kwɪŋˈkwɛ.ni.əl/

Adjective

quinquennial (not comparable)

  1. That happens every five years.
  2. That lasts for five years.

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Noun

quinquennial (plural quinquennials)

  1. A fifth anniversary.
  2. A five-year period.
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