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- US Pronunciation
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- [sep-ten-ee-uh l]
- /sɛpˈtɛn i əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sep-ten-ee-uh l]
- /sɛpˈtɛn i əl/
Definitions of septennial word
- adjective septennial occurring every seven years. 1
- adjective septennial of or for seven years. 1
- noun septennial something that occurs every seven years. 1
- adjective septennial occurring every seven years 0
- adjective septennial relating to or lasting seven years 0
- adjective septennial happening every seven years 0
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Origin of septennial
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; < Late Latin septenni(s) (Latin septuennis) seven years old (sept(em) seven + -enn-, combining form of annus year + -is adj. suffix) + -al1
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Parts of speech for Septennial
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preposition
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determiner
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septennial popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% 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.
septennial usage trend in Literature
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