sexennial
Definition
- Adjective:
- Occurring every six years: "sexennial" describes events, activities, or phenomena that happen once every six years.
- Lasting for six years: "sexennial" can also refer to something that continues or endures for a period of six years.
Usage Examples
- (The review occurs once every six years.)
- (The treaty lasted for six years before needing renewal.)
- (The anniversary occurs every six years.)
Advanced Usage
"Sexennial cycle": a cycle or period of six years.
- The agricultural report follows a sexennial cycle to track long-term trends. (The report is produced every six years.)
"Sexennial event": an event that takes place at six-year intervals.
- The sexennial international conference is a major gathering for researchers. (The conference occurs once every six years.)
Variants and Related Words
Sexennium (noun): a period of six years.
- The project's sexennium ended with significant achievements. (The six-year period concluded.)
Sexennially (adverb): in a manner that occurs every six years or lasts for six years.
- The committee meets sexennially to assess progress. (The committee meets once every six years.)
Synonyms
- Six-yearly: occurring every six years (less formal).
- Biennial (but note: biennial = every two years; sexennial is distinct as every six years).
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