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centennial

The correct spelling is centennial.

How to pronounce centennial

/sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/
noun

IPA: /sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/

Say it like: Sen-ten-nia-l

The correct spelling is centennial. The hundredth anniversary of an event or happening. For example: "a centennial ode"

Usage Examples

a centennial ode

a centennial jubilee; a centennial celebration

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The hundredth anniversary of an event or happening.

adjective

  1. 1.Relating to, or associated with, the commemoration of an event that happened a hundred years before.
  2. 2.Happening once in a hundred years.
  3. 3.Lasting or aged a hundred years.

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