 | WordWeight : Weighing the Words |
| WordWeight : Weighing the Words |
Triennial
Pronunciation : Tri*en"ni*al
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. triennium the space of three years; tri- (see Tri-) + annus year. See Annual.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Tri*en"ni*al
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: Something which takes place or appears once in three years.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Merriam-Webster's Everyday Language Reference Set: Includes: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus, and The Merriam-Webster Vocabulary Builder                               |