Decennary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈsɛnəɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Decennary is an adjective meaning Decennial: of or related to a ten-year period.
Meaning
Decennial: of or related to a ten-year period.
More Meanings
- A decennium: a period of ten years.
- (law, historical) Alternative form of decenary: of or related to a tithing.
- (law, historical) Alternative form of decenary: a tithing.
- Alternative form of decenary: of or related to the number ten; containing ten items.
Example Sentences
All males... should... be enrolled in a tithing, or decennary, which originally consisted of ten free families.
Word Forms
- decennaries
Synonyms for decennary
Depending on context, synonyms include decennium, decade.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decennium, decade, decennal, decennalian, decennial, decadal.
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