| Pronunciation: | | trI'eneeul
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WordNet Dictionary |
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- [n] the 300th anniversary
- [adj] occurring every third year or lasting 3 years
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TRIENNIAL is a 9 letter word that starts with T. |
| | Synonyms: | | tercentenary, tercentennial |
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| | See Also: | | anniversary, day of remembrance |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Tri*en"ni*al\, a. [L. triennium the space of three
years; tri- (see {Tri-}) + annus year. See {Annual}.]
1. Continuing three years; as, triennial parliaments; a
triennial reign. --Howell.
2. Happening, coming about, or appearing once in every three
years; as, triennial elections; a triennial catalogue; a
triennial visitation. --T. Warton.
\Tri*en"ni*al\, n.
Something which takes place or appears once in three years.
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