quinquennial

[ kwin-kwen-ee-uhl, kwing- ]

adjective

1. of or lasting for five years.
2. occurring every five years.

noun

1. something that occurs every five years.
2. a fifth anniversary.
3. a five-year term in office.
4. a quinquennium.

quinquennial

/ kwɪnˈkwɛnɪəl /

adjective

1. occurring once every five years or over a period of five years

noun

1. another word for quinquennium
2. a fifth anniversary

Derived Forms

• quinˈquennially, adverb

Other Words From

• quin·quenni·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of quinquennial¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Latin quīnquenni ( s ) of five years + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Few have stood the test of one quinquennial period, and not one has been retained in its original form.

From Project Gutenberg

The period of the Reichstag elected in 1887 expired, and the new elections, the first for a quinquennial period, would take place.

From Project Gutenberg

The valuations of the Fund should be made at quinquennial intervals.

From Project Gutenberg

The above table shows the developments of French trade during the years from 1876 to 1905 by means of quinquennial averages.

From Project Gutenberg

The Federal Parliament is quinquennial, the local legislatures quadrennial.

From Project Gutenberg