Vicennial
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Vicennial is an adjective meaning Occurring once every twenty years.
Meaning
Occurring once every twenty years.
More Meanings
- Lasting for twenty years.
- A twenty-year period
- A twentieth anniversary, particularly
Example Sentences
The maps are presented at 20-year intervals (vicennials) because of the nature of the data, particularly for years prior to 1960 when estimation procedures were not nearly as developed as today.
Among the well established anniversaries celebrated by Chautauqua classes from year to year are the vicennials. A strong sense of comradeship is developed among members who come to Chautauqua twenty years after graduation.
Word Forms
- vicennials
Synonyms for vicennial
Depending on context, synonyms include vigintennial.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prescription, vigintennial, quadranscentennial, decennial, vigentennial, octennial.
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