centennial — relating to a hundredth anniversary
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to a hundredth anniversary
Pronunciation (IPA): /senˈteniəl/
Example Sentences
- My great-grandmother attended her own centennial birthday party last year.
- The centennial time capsule was buried with outdated technology that's now vintage.
- The city is planning centennial festivities for its founding in 1924.
centennial
ADJECTIVE[/senˈteniəl/]
relating to a hundredth anniversary
The town gathered to celebrate the centennial of its founding with fireworks.
Centennial celebrations bloom perennial, bridging every millennial
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'centum' (hundred) and 'annus' (year), the word literally means 'one hundred years.' It gained widespread use in 19th-century America, particularly during celebrations of the centennial anniversary of American independence.
Breakdown
centum- (hundred) + -enn- (year, from annus) + -ial (adjective suffix, forming an adjective denoting a period or occurrence).
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📝Examples
“My great-grandmother attended her own centennial birthday party last year.”
“The centennial time capsule was buried with outdated technology that's now vintage.”
“The city is planning centennial festivities for its founding in 1924.”
“The centennial edition of the novel includes previously unpublished chapters.”
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