triennial

English

Etymology

From Latin triennium (“three-year period”), from tres (“three”) + annus (“year”); equivalent to tri- +‎ -ennial.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tɹaɪˈɛnɪəl/
  • Rhymes: -ɛnɪəl

Adjective

triennial (not comparable)

  1. Happening every three years.
    triennial elections
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  2. Lasting for three years.
    triennial parliaments; a triennial reign
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Noun

triennial (plural triennials)

  1. A third anniversary.
  2. A plant that requires three years to complete its life-cycle.
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