centennial

Meanings

• noun

  A centennial is an event or celebration marking the completion of one hundred years.

  - "The town is celebrating its centennial this year."
  - "The centennial of the first manned moon landing will be celebrated in 2069."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with centennial
annual , millennial , phenomenal , trivial

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Variants

List of all variants of centennial that leads to same result
centennial , centennially , centennials

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Etymology

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From the Latin centum 'hundred' + annus 'year'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded centennial celebration in the United States was held in 1640 in Massachusetts.

2. The term 'centennial' was first used in English in the 16th century.

3. The longest recorded human lifespan is 122 years, which is not quite a centennial, but close!

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Related Concepts

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1. bicentennial: A bicentennial is the celebration of two hundred years.

2. tercentennial: A tercentennial is the celebration of three hundred years.

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Culture

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The centennial is a significant milestone in the history of individuals, organizations, and communities. It is often marked by special events, commemorations, and the publication of historical records.

How to Memorize "centennial"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock with 100 hands, each representing a year. Visualize the clock completing a full rotation to mark the centennial.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'centennial' with the image of a birthday cake with 100 candles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'A hundred years is a long time, like a tree that grows in prime' to help memorize the definition of a centennial.

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