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单词 octennial
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Definition of octennial in English:

octennial

adjective ɒkˈtɛnɪəläkˈtenēəl
  • 1Recurring every eight years.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • But this explanation appears to be inconsistent with the octennial period of the festival.
    1. 1.1 Lasting for or relating to a period of eight years.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The Bill was, it is true, changed from a septennial to an octennial one.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from late Latin octennium 'period of eight years' + -al.

 
 

Definition of octennial in US English:

octennial

adjectiveäkˈtenēəl
  • 1Recurring every eight years.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • But this explanation appears to be inconsistent with the octennial period of the festival.
    1. 1.1 Lasting for or relating to a period of eight years.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The Bill was, it is true, changed from a septennial to an octennial one.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from late Latin octennium ‘period of eight years’ + -al.

 
 
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