Definitions
- Referring to an event that occurs every five years. - Describing a celebration or anniversary that takes place every five years. - Talking about a period of time that spans five years.
- Referring to a period of five years. - Talking about a term of office or service that lasts for five years. - Describing a cycle or plan that is designed to last for five years.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a period of five years.
- 2Both words are derived from Latin roots.
- 3Both words are relatively uncommon in everyday language.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Quintennial is more commonly used to describe events or celebrations that occur every five years, while quinquennium is more often used to refer to a period of five years in general.
- 2Connotation: Quintennial has a celebratory connotation, while quinquennium is more neutral and can be used in a variety of contexts.
- 3Frequency: Quintennial is less common than quinquennium in everyday language.
Remember this!
Quintennial and quinquennium are synonyms that both refer to a period of five years. However, quintennial is more commonly used to describe events or celebrations that occur every five years, while quinquennium is more often used to refer to a period of five years in general. Additionally, quintennial is primarily used as an adjective, while quinquennium is primarily used as a noun.
