Synonyms for quinquennials


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kwin-kwen-ee-uh l, kwing-
Phonetic Transcription : kwɪnˈkwɛn i əl, kwɪŋ-

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Définition of quinquennials

Origin :
  • late 15c., "lasting five years," from Latin quinquennis "of five years, celebrated every fifth year," from quinque- "five" (see quinque-) + ending from biennial, etc. Meaning "happening once every five years" attested from c.1600. As a noun from 1895; earlier quinquennal (1610s).
  • As in five : noun five of something
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