centennial
Translation
centennial
Examples
They held a centennial exhibition.
They held a centennial exhibition.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) relating to a hundredth anniversary They held a centennial exhibition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: centenary (adjective)
Etymology
From Latin 'centum' (a hundred) and 'annus' (year). Literally means 'of a hundred years'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'cent' (100) + 'ennial' (from annual/year). Remember it as a 100-year event. Also used as a noun.