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centennial

Syllabification: (cen·ten·ni·al)
Pronunciation: /senˈtenēəl/

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Definition of centennial

adjective

  • of or relating to a hundredth anniversary:centennial celebrations

noun

  • a hundredth anniversary:the museum’s centennial

Origin:

late 18th century: from Latin centum 'a hundred', on the pattern of biennial

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