Definitions for quinquennialkwɪnˈkwɛn i əl, kwɪŋ-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
quin•quen•ni•alkwɪnˈkwɛn i əl, kwɪŋ-(adj.)
of or lasting for five years.
occurring every five years.
(n.)a quinquennium.
something that occurs every five years.
Origin of quinquennial:
1425–75; late ME < L quīnquenni(s) of five years + -al1
quin•quen′ni•al•ly(adv.)
Wiktionary
quinquennial(Noun)
a fifth anniversary
quinquennial(Noun)
a five year period
quinquennial(Adjective)
that happens every five years
quinquennial(Adjective)
that lasts for five years
Webster Dictionary
Quinquennial(adj)
occurring once in five years, or at the end of every five years; also, lasting five years. A quinquennial event
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