Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decennial
Adjective
/dɛˈsɛn.i.əl/
Definition
occurring every ten years.
Examples
- The decennial census gathers data on the population every ten years.
- We celebrate a decennial reunion of our high school class.
- The city plans to hold a decennial festival to mark its founding.
Meaning
The term decennial refers to events or occurrences happening once every ten years. It can relate to celebrations, measurements, or anniversaries that take place on this ten-year cycle.
Synonyms
- ten-yearly
- ten-year
