Decennary: meaning, definitions and examples

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decennary

[dɪˈsɛnəri ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Noun}

A period of ten years; a decade.

Word	Description / Examples
decennary	This term is quite formal and less commonly used. It might appear in historical texts, legal documents, or academic writing, but it is rare in everyday conversation. The festival is celebrated on a decennary basis. A decennary review of the company's performance will be conducted.
decade	This term is commonly used in everyday language to refer to a period of ten years. It is suitable for general conversations, news, history, and mainstream writing. The 1990s were a transformative decade for technology. She spent nearly a decade working on her research.
ten years	This phrase is straightforward and used in everyday conversation. It is clear and easily understood in any context, regardless of formality. He lived in Paris for ten years. It will take ten years to complete the project.
decennium	Similar to 'decennary', this word is also formal and more likely to be used in academic, literary, or technical texts. It is not commonly used in casual speech. The decennium saw many advancements in the field of medicine. A decennium of peace followed the end of the war.

The word 'decennary' comes from the Latin word 'decennium', meaning ten years.
It combines 'decem', which means ten, and '-ary', a suffix used to indicate periods.
The term has been in use since at least the 19th century in English to describe ten-year intervals.

Decennaries often mark significant anniversaries in personal and cultural events, such as the ten-year anniversary of a wedding.
In some cultures, approaching a decennary can lead to reflection and planning for the next decade.
Public celebrations, such as the centenary of a city or institution, usually highlight the importance of each decennary leading up to it.

In climate science, decadal averages help analyze long-term changes by smoothing out yearly fluctuations.
Researchers often study decennaries to track trends in population growth, resource consumption, and environmental changes.
Decennaries can also be significant in studying geological epochs, which often span millions of years but break down into smaller time frames for analysis.

In literature, decades have become themes in novels and essays that explore the passage of time and cultural shifts.
The concept of a decennary often influences the creation of art, where movements and styles emerge and evolve over ten-year periods.
Visual artists sometimes mark the changes in their work by creating pieces every ten years to reflect their growth.

Many historical events are analyzed in decennaries to identify patterns of change over time, especially in politics and economics.
The Roaring Twenties, for instance, are often defined not just by the decade itself but by the societal changes that occurred towards the end of the previous decennary.
World War I and II are often referred to in decadal terms for their lasting impact on international relations and policy up to the present day.

Translations of the word "decennary" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decenal

🇮🇳 दशकीय

🇩🇪 zehnjährig

🇮🇩 dasawarsa

🇺🇦 десятирічний

🇵🇱 dziesięcioletni

🇯🇵 十年間 (じゅうねんかん)

🇫🇷 décennal

🇪🇸 decenal

🇹🇷 on yıllık

🇰🇷 10년간의

🇸🇦 عشري

🇨🇿 desetiletý

🇸🇰 desaťročný

🇨🇳 十年期

🇸🇮 desetletni

🇮🇸 áratugar

🇰🇿 онжылдық

🇬🇪 ათწლიანი

🇦🇿 onillik

🇲🇽 decenal