septennial

[ sep-ten-ee-uhl ]

adjective

1. occurring every seven years.
2. of or for seven years.

noun

1. something that occurs every seven years.

septennial

/ sɛpˈtɛnɪəl /

adjective

1. occurring every seven years
2. relating to or lasting seven years

Derived Forms

• sepˈtennially, adverb

Other Words From

• sep·tenni·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of septennial¹

1630–40; < Late Latin septenni ( s ) ( Latin septuennis ) seven years old ( sept ( em ) seven + -enn-, combining form of annus year + -is adj. suffix) + -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of septennial¹

C17: from Latin septennis, from septem seven + annus a year

Example Sentences

Did any one at that period hold that the septennial bill was a revolutionary measure?

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The dreadful disorders of frequent elections have also necessitated a septennial instead of a triennial duration.

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In some parishes a Triennial or even Septennial visit to the boundaries is considered sufficient.

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He hated Dissenters and stock-jobbers, the excise and the army, septennial parliaments, and Continental connexions.

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If the remedies are proper in triennial, they will not be less so in septennial elections.

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