Definitions
- Referring to an event that occurs three times a year. - Describing a publication or report that is released three times a year. - Talking about a meeting or conference that takes place three times a year.
- Referring to an event that occurs every three years. - Describing a report or survey that is conducted every three years. - Talking about a festival or celebration that takes place every three years.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words contain the prefix 'tri-', which means 'three'.
- 2Both words refer to events or activities that occur every three instances.
- 3Both words can be used as adjectives or adverbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Frequency: Triannual refers to an event that occurs three times a year, while triennial refers to an event that occurs every three years.
- 2Usage: Triannual is more commonly used to describe publications, reports, or meetings, while triennial is more commonly used to describe events, festivals, or surveys.
- 3Connotation: Triannual has a more frequent and regular connotation, while triennial has a less frequent and more special connotation.
Remember this!
Triannual and triennial are synonyms that both refer to events occurring every three instances. However, triannual refers to events that occur three times a year, while triennial refers to events that occur every three years. Additionally, triannual is more commonly used to describe publications, reports, or meetings, while triennial is more commonly used to describe events, festivals, or surveys.
