quinquennial
Use Quinquennial in a sentence
i adjective
1.
of or lasting for five years.
2.
occurring every five years.
noun
3.
something that occurs every five years.
4.
a fifth anniversary.
5.
a five-year term in office.
6.
a quinquennium.
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quin·quen·ni·al·ly, adverb
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quinquennial (kwɪnˈkwɛnɪəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | occurring once every five years or over a period of five years |
| —n | |
| 2. | another word for quinquennium |
| 3. | a fifth anniversary |
| quin'quennially | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
They supplement the quinquennial economic census, providing crucial information about the dynamic economy.
Since that time, governments' data collection has expanded to include a quinquennial census and numerous surveys.
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