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triennial

/tɹaɪˈɛnɪəl/

Meanings
  • noun

    An event that occurs every three years.

    - "The triennial art exhibition is a highly anticipated event."
    - "The triennial conference brings together experts from around the world."

Synonyms

trieterical
Rhymes
Words rhyming with triennial
biennial , quennial , senorial
Variants
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triennial , triennially , triennials
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'triennalis', meaning 'lasting for three years'.


Trivia
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  1. The first recorded use of the term 'triennial' in English was in the 15th century.

  2. The longest recorded triennial event is the Olympic Games, which have been taking place every four years since 776 BC (with the exception of a few breaks). However, the modern Olympic Games are officially held every four years, with the Summer and Winter Games alternating.


Related Concepts
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  1. biennial: An event that occurs every two years.

  2. quennial: An event that occurs every four years.


Culture
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The term 'triennial' is often used to describe events, such as art exhibitions or conferences, that occur every three years. These events provide opportunities for people to come together and share new ideas and innovations.

How to Memorize "triennial"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a clock with hands that move every year. Visualize the hands moving three times around the clock before stopping to represent a triennial event.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'triennial' with the number three. Remember that an event occurring every three years is a triennial event.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Three years, three times, triennial event' to help remember the definition.


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