Definition

In a way that relates to a hundred-year anniversary or celebration.

Example

The festival is celebrated centennially, marking a hundred years since its founding.

Conversation

Did you hear about the festival happening this year?

Yeah, it’s part of a celebration that happens centennially!

That sounds amazing! I can't believe it's been a hundred years since the last one.

I know, right? We should definitely check it out together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Centennially → It is formed from "centennium" (from Latin, meaning a period of one hundred years) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "centennially" refers to something that occurs every hundred years.

Memory Tip

Think of a hundred-year period ('centennium') and how the suffix '-ally' relates to the manner of occurrence — that's why centennially means something that happens every hundred years.

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