What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tricentenary
Example
The tricentenary of the university's founding was celebrated with a grand ceremony. [tricentenary: noun]
Example
The town held a tricentenary parade to mark the 300th anniversary of its establishment. [tricentenary: adjective]
tercentenary
Example
The tercentenary of the city's founding was marked by a series of cultural events. [tercentenary: noun]
Example
The museum is hosting a tercentenary exhibition on the life and works of the famous artist. [tercentenary: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Both tricentenary and tercentenary are relatively uncommon words that are mainly used in formal or academic contexts. However, tercentenary is slightly more common in American English than tricentenary.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between tricentenary and tercentenary?
Both tricentenary and tercentenary are formal words that are not commonly used in everyday language. However, tricentenary is more commonly used in British English and may be considered slightly more formal than tercentenary.
