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quadranscentennial

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈkwɒd.ɹən.sɛnˈtɛn.ɪ.əl/
  • General-American: /ˈkwɑd.ɹən.sɛnˈtɛn.i.əl/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Occurring every twenty-five years.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Of or related to a twenty-five-year period.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

The twenty-fifth anniversary of an event or happening.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: silver jubilee

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin quadrāns (“quarter”) + centennis (“100-year”) + -ālis.