quinquennial
Definition
Adjective:
- Occurring every five years: "quinquennial" describes something that happens once every five years.
- Lasting for five years: It can also refer to something that continues or spans a period of five years.
Noun:
- A five-year period: "quinquennial" can be used as a noun to denote a duration of five years.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- The quinquennial review of the company’s performance is scheduled for next month. (A review that occurs every five years.)
- The quinquennial contract was renewed after successful negotiations. (A contract that lasts for five years.)
Noun:
- The project’s first quinquennial ended with significant progress. (The first five-year period of the project.)
Advanced Usage
"quinquennial celebration": an event or festival held every five years.
- The town’s quinquennial celebration features a parade and fireworks. (A celebration that occurs every five years.)
"quinquennial report": a report published every five years, often by government or academic institutions.
- The quinquennial report on population trends was released this week. (A report issued every five years.)
Variants and Related Words
Quinquennium (n): a period of five years.
- The quinquennium from 2020 to 2025 saw rapid technological advances. (A specific five-year span.)
Quinquennial (adj) is the primary form; no common derived variants exist beyond the noun use.
Synonyms
Five-yearly: occurring every five years (less formal).
- The five-yearly audit is due next year. (Synonymous with "quinquennial" in the sense of frequency.)
Five-year: lasting or spanning five years.
- The five-year plan was approved by the board. (Similar to "quinquennial" as a duration.)
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