tricentennial: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “tricentennial” mean?
The 300th anniversary of an event or the period of 300 years.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The 300th anniversary of an event or the period of 300 years.
Used to describe celebrations, commemorations, or historical references marking three centuries.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage.
Connotations
Both associate with formal celebrations and historical significance.
Frequency
Equally uncommon in both British and American English.
Grammar
How to Use “tricentennial” in a Sentence
noun: tricentennial of [event]adjective: tricentennial [noun]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “tricentennial” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The tricentennial exhibition was held in London.
American English
- The tricentennial parade in New York was spectacular.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rarely used; may appear in corporate histories or anniversary reports.
Academic
Common in historical, cultural, or sociological studies referring to 300-year milestones.
Everyday
Very infrequent; typically in news about major anniversaries.
Technical
Not standard in technical fields; primarily historical.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “tricentennial”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “tricentennial”
- Using 'tricentennial' for 200-year events (correct term is 'bicentennial').
- Misspelling as 'tricentenary' or 'tercentennial', though 'tercentennial' is a synonym.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Both refer to a 300th anniversary, but 'tercentenary' is more common in British English, while 'tricentennial' is used in both dialects.
It is pronounced /ˌtraɪsɛnˈtɛniəl/, with stress on the 'ten' syllable.
No, tricentennial is primarily a noun or adjective and is not used as a verb.
Common collocations include 'tricentennial celebration', 'tricentennial anniversary', and 'mark the tricentennial'.
The 300th anniversary of an event or the period of 300 years.
Tricentennial is usually formal in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Remember 'tri-' for three and 'centennial' for 100 years, so tricentennial means 300 years.
Conceptual Metaphor
Time as a cyclical celebration or historical marker.
Practice
Quiz
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