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Triennially: meaning, definitions and examples

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triennially

 

[ traɪˈɛnɪəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

occurring every three years

Triennially refers to something that occurs or is done every three years. This term is often used in contexts related to events, meetings, or reports that are scheduled to take place at that interval. It can denote a regular cycle for various activities, including conferences, assessments, or financial reviews. Understanding this term is important for planning and scheduling purposes in many fields.

Synonyms

every third year, once every three years

Examples of usage

  • The organization holds its conference triennially.
  • Triennial assessments help track progress.
  • The festival celebrates its anniversary triennially.
  • The committee meets triennially to review policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "triennially" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trienal

🇮🇳 तीन साल में एक बार

🇩🇪 dreijährig

🇮🇩 triennial

🇺🇦 триразовий

🇵🇱 trzyletni

🇯🇵 三年ごと

🇫🇷 triennal

🇪🇸 trienal

🇹🇷 üç yılda bir

🇰🇷 3년마다

🇸🇦 ثلاثي سنوي

🇨🇿 tříletý

🇸🇰 trienálny

🇨🇳 三年一次

🇸🇮 trienalen

🇮🇸 þriggja ára fresti

🇰🇿 үш жылда бір

🇬🇪 სამწლიან

🇦🇿 üçillik

🇲🇽 trienal

Etymology

The word 'triennially' is derived from the Latin prefix 'tri-', meaning three, and the word 'annualis', which comes from 'annus', meaning year. The construction reflects a combination that signifies something that happens three times in a span of years. The first recorded use of the word in its current form dates back to the early 19th century. The adverbial form came into usage as English adopted more Latin-derived terms, particularly in formal and academic contexts. The suffix '-ly' is commonly used in English to form adverbs, indicating the manner of an action or the frequency of occurrence. As such, 'triennially' succinctly conveys a specific temporal frequency that is crucial for scheduling and organization.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,976, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.