Duodecennial
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌduːoʊdɪˈsɛnɪəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Duodecennial is an adjective meaning Consisting of twelve years, occurring in 12-year cycles.
Meaning
Consisting of twelve years, occurring in 12-year cycles.
More Meanings
- Occurring once a duodecade, occurring every 12 years.
Example Sentences
The concept of a duodecennial "Jupiter return" in Western astrology arose from similar concerns.
The duodecennial Chinese zodiac originated from Chinese and Indian observations of the duodecennial cycle of the Jovian orbit.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decennial, duodecic, undecennial, dodecadic, undecennary, decennary.
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