Definition of septennial in English:
septennial
adjective sɛpˈtɛnɪəlsɛpˈtɛniəl
1Recurring every seven years.
Example sentencesExamples
- The breaks would be largely funded by workers saving part of their salary so they can enjoy the septennial sabbatical.
- 1.1 Lasting for or relating to a period of seven years.
the Septennial Act of 1716 extended the life of Parliament to seven years
Example sentencesExamples
- He said people generally say that Karvy is a septennial plant that is it flowers every seven years.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from late Latin septennis (from Latin septem 'seven' + annus 'year') + -al.
Definition of septennial in US English:
septennial
adjectivesɛpˈtɛniəlsepˈtenēəl
1Recurring every seven years.
Example sentencesExamples
- The breaks would be largely funded by workers saving part of their salary so they can enjoy the septennial sabbatical.
- 1.1 Lasting for or relating to a period of seven years.
the Septennial Act of 1716 extended the life of Parliament to seven years
Example sentencesExamples
- He said people generally say that Karvy is a septennial plant that is it flowers every seven years.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from late Latin septennis (from Latin septem ‘seven’ + annus ‘year’) + -al.