What does triennial mean?
Triennial means Happening every three years..
Triennial
/tɹaɪˈɛni.əl/ · adjective
Meaning
Happening every three years..
Definitions by Sense
- Happening every three years.
- Lasting for three years.
- A third anniversary.
- A plant that requires three years to complete its life-cycle.
Example Sentences
triennial elections
They were constantly summoned to a triennial festival : and the most approved songs delivered at this assembly were ordered to be preserved in the custody of the king's historian or antiquary
triennial parliaments; a triennial reign
September 13 1621, James Howell. letter to Sir William Saint John Triennial Subsidies
Synonyms for triennial
Antonyms for triennial
Related Words
Word Forms
- triennials
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for triennial?
Common synonyms include trieterical, tercentenary, tercentennial.
What is the opposite of triennial?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use triennial in a sentence?
triennial elections
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