Definition

Happening between different years or from one year to the next.

Example

The interannual variations in climate can significantly affect agricultural production.

Conversation

Have you noticed the interannual changes in weather lately?

Yeah, it's been pretty unpredictable from year to year.

I wonder how much climate change is affecting those interannual patterns.

I think it plays a big role; scientists are definitely looking into it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Interannual → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "annual" (from Latin "annus", meaning year). The word describes something that occurs between or across years.

Memory Tip

Think of events that happen 'between' ('inter-') 'years' ('annual') — that's what interannual means.

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