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- [sem-ee-sen-ten-ee-uh l, sem-ahy-]
- /ˌsɛm i sɛnˈtɛn i əl, ˌsɛm aɪ-/
- /ˈsemɪsenˈtenjəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sem-ee-sen-ten-ee-uh l, sem-ahy-]
- /ˌsɛm i sɛnˈtɛn i əl, ˌsɛm aɪ-/
Definitions of semicentennial word
- adjective semicentennial of or relating to a fiftieth anniversary. 1
- noun semicentennial a fiftieth anniversary. 1
- noun semicentennial the celebration of this anniversary. 1
- adjective semicentennial of or relating to the 50th anniversary of some event 0
- adjective semicentennial occurring once every 50 years 0
- noun semicentennial a 50th anniversary 0
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Origin of semicentennial
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; semi- + centennial
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Parts of speech for Semicentennial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
semicentennial popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
semicentennial usage trend in Literature
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