vicennial

[vahy-sen-ee-uhl]

vicennial Definition

occurring every 20 years.

Using vicennial: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vicennial" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The vicennial celebration of the company's founding was a grand event.

  • Example

    The Olympics are a vicennial event.

  • Example

    The vicennial census is conducted to gather demographic data.

vicennial Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for vicennial

  • 20-year
  • 20th anniversary

Origins of vicennial

from Latin 'vicennium', meaning 'period of 20 years'

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Summary: vicennial in Brief

'Vicennial' [vahy-sen-ee-uhl] is an adjective that describes something that occurs every 20 years. It is often used to refer to celebrations, events, or censuses that happen on a 20-year cycle, as in 'The vicennial celebration of the company's founding was a grand event.'