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单词 novennial
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Definition of novennial in English:

novennial

adjective nə(ʊ)ˈvɛnɪəlˌnōˈveniəl
  • 1Recurring every nine years.

    1. 1.1 Lasting for or relating to a period of nine years.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • We all know what happened at the last one, but the coming one is always a biggie in the novennial cycle as it will have the election of the Presiding Bishop, the primate of the American church who serves a ten-year term.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from late Latin novennis 'nine years old' (from Latin novem 'nine') + -al.

 
 

Definition of novennial in US English:

novennial

adjectiveˌnōˈveniəl
  • 1Recurring every nine years.

    1. 1.1 Lasting for or relating to a period of nine years.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • We all know what happened at the last one, but the coming one is always a biggie in the novennial cycle as it will have the election of the Presiding Bishop, the primate of the American church who serves a ten-year term.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from late Latin novennis ‘nine years old’ (from Latin novem ‘nine’) + -al.

 
 
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