How Do You Spell NOVENNIAL?

Pronunciation: [nə͡ʊvˈɛnɪəl] (IPA)

Novennial, pronounced [noh-ven-ee-uhl], is an adjective derived from the Latin word "novennium" which means a period of nine years. The spelling of "novennial" reflects its root word, with "nov" meaning "nine" and "ennial" meaning "yearly". The word is used to describe anything that occurs or takes place every nine years or is related to a period of nine years. Despite its infrequent use, mastering the spelling and pronunciation of "novennial" is a valuable addition to any writer's or public speaker's vocabulary.

NOVENNIAL Meaning and Definition

  1. Done or occurring every ninth year.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for NOVENNIAL

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Etymology of NOVENNIAL

The word "novennial" is derived from the Latin term "novennis", which combines the word "novem" meaning "nine" and "ennis" meaning "year". In Latin, "novem" refers to the number nine, and "ennis" denotes "belonging to". Therefore, "novennis" translates to "lasting for nine years" or "occurring every nine years". From this Latin root, the adjective "novennial" was formed in English to describe events or occurrences happening at intervals of nine years.

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