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English
Etymology
From sesqui- (“one-and-a-half”) + centennial (“of 100 years”). By surface analysis, sesqui- + cent- + -ennial.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtɛni.əl/
Adjective
sesquicentennial (not comparable)
- Occurring every 150 years.
- Of, or relating to a sesquicentenary.
Translations
occurring every 150 years
of, or relating to a sesquicentenary
Noun
sesquicentennial (plural sesquicentennials)
- A 150th anniversary.
The city celebrated its sesquicentennial last year.
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