septennial
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /sɛpˈtɛn.i.əl/
KK: /sɛpˈtɛn.i.əl/
adjective
Definition
Relating to a period of seven years or something that happens every seven years.
Example
The city holds a septennial festival to celebrate its founding.
Conversation
Did you know that our town has a septennial festival?
Really? I had no idea it happened every seven years!
Yeah, it's a big deal when it rolls around.
I can't wait to see what they have planned for the next one!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sevenfold
heptennial
septemvirate
Antonyms
annual
biennial
triennial
noun
Definition
A celebration or event that happens once every seven years.
Example
The town held a septennial festival to celebrate its founding.
Conversation
Did you hear about the upcoming septennial festival in our town?
Yeah, I can't believe it's been seven years already since the last one!
I know, right? We should definitely go and check it out this time.
Root Explanation
Septennial → It is formed from "septem" (meaning seven) and "-ennial" (meaning pertaining to a year). The word "septennial" refers to something that occurs every seven years.
Memory Tip
Think of 'seven' ('septem') and remember that 'septennial' means something that happens every seven years.
Visually Confused Words
sextennial
sexennial
sentential
centennial