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triennially

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //traɪˈɛn.ɪ.ə.li//

KK: /trɪˈɛnəli/

adverb
Definition

Happening every three years.


Example

The conference is held triennially, bringing together experts from around the world.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you know that the art exhibition happens triennially?
Sloth B
Really? I had no idea it was that rare.
Sloth A
Yeah, it’s a great way to see new artists every few years.
Sloth B
I should definitely mark my calendar for the next one!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
everythreeyears
thriceyearly
Antonyms
annually
biannually
monthly
Root Explanation

Triennially → It is formed from "tri-" (meaning three) and "annus" (meaning year) combined with the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "triennially" means occurring every three years.

Memory Tip

Think of 'three' ('tri-') and 'years' ('annus') to remember that 'triennially' refers to something that happens every three years.

Visually Confused Words
tricennial
biennially
triserially
trinomially
perennially
octennially
trivially
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