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triennial

noun adjective

A third anniversary.

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
T
Ends with
L
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/tɹaɪˈɛnɪəl/

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A third anniversary.

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

adjective

  1. Happening every three years.

    “triennial elections”

  2. Lasting for three years.

    “triennial parliaments; a triennial reign”

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Example Sentences

triennial elections
triennial parliaments; a triennial reign

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