What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
quintennial
Example
The company's quintennial celebration was a huge success. [quintennial: adjective]
Example
The quintennial conference will be held in Paris next year. [quintennial: noun]
quinquennium
Example
The university's strategic plan covers the next quinquennium. [quinquennium: noun]
Example
The president's quinquennium in office was marked by significant economic growth. [quinquennium: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Quinquennium is more commonly used than quintennial in everyday language, but both words are relatively uncommon.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between quintennial and quinquennium?
Both quintennial and quinquennium are formal words that are typically used in academic or professional contexts.
