demisesquicentennial

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From demi- (half-of) +‎ sesqui- (one-and-a-half) +‎ centennial (of 100 years). By surface analysis, demi- +‎ sesqui- +‎ cent- +‎ -ennial.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /dɛ.mɪˌsɛs.kwɪ.sɛnˈtɛ.nɪ.əl/

Adjective[edit]

demisesquicentennial (not comparable)

  1. Occurring every 75 years.
  2. Of, or relating to a demisesquicentenary.

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