centennial
Centennial (adj) means relating to a hundredth anniversary. Example: “The town held a parade for its centennial celebration.”
How to use centennial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with a 100th anniversary, or the anniversary itself.
American English favours "centennial"; British English more often uses "centenary" for the same idea.
Word forms
centennials plural
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Etymology
From Late Latin centennis, "of a hundred years," plus the adjective ending "-al."
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Rhymes for centennial
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What does “centennial” mean?
The word “centennial” means relating to a hundredth anniversary. In plain terms, to do with a 100th anniversary, or the anniversary itself.
How do you pronounce “centennial”?
“Centennial” is pronounced sehn-TEH-neerl (/sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “centennial” in a sentence?
Here is “centennial” used in a sentence: “The town held a parade for its centennial celebration.”
What is another word for “centennial”?
Words with a similar meaning to “centennial” include hundred-year-old and centenary.
What part of speech is “centennial”?
Depending on how it is used, “centennial” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “centennial” come from?
The word “centennial” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin centennis, "of a hundred years," plus the adjective ending "-al.".
Is “centennial” a common word?
“Centennial” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “centennial” have?
“Centennial” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to a hundredth anniversary.