triennial

[trahy-en-ee-uhl]

triennial Definition

• 1. occurring every three years
• 2. lasting for three years

Using triennial: Examples

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

• Example

  The triennial conference will be held in Tokyo next year.

• Example

  The triennial report is due next month.

• Example

  The company has a triennial evaluation process for its employees.

triennial Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for triennial

• tertial
• triyearly
• trienary

Phrases with triennial

• triennial period

  a span of three years

  Example

  The budget plan covers the triennial period from 2022 to 2025.

• triennial event

  an occasion that happens every three years

  Example

  The triennial art exhibition attracts visitors from all over the world.

• triennial cycle

  a sequence of events that repeats every three years

  Example

  The triennial cycle of the Olympic Games includes the Summer and Winter Games.

Origins of triennial

from Latin 'triennium', meaning 'a period of three years'

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Summary: triennial in Brief

'Triennial' [trahy-en-ee-uhl] is an adjective that describes something occurring or lasting for three years. It is often used to describe events, reports, or evaluations that take place every three years, such as 'The triennial conference will be held in Tokyo next year.' 'Triennial' can also refer to a period of three years, as in 'The budget plan covers the triennial period from 2022 to 2025.'