Etymology 3: ann-, enn- Flashcards
ann-, enn-
year (Latin)
annuls
a written account of events year by year; historical records
anniversary
the yearly return of the date of some memorable event
annual
yearly
annuity
an investment that provides fixed payments yearly or at other regular intervals
biannual
occurring two times a year
biennial
occurring every two years
centennial
a hundredth anniversary
millennium
a period of a thousand years (according to the New Testament, the thousand years Christ is to reign on Earth -> period of happiness and prosperity)
per annum
by the year; annually
perennial
having a life cycle lasting through more than two years as a perennial plant/youth; continually recurring
semiannual
occurring two times a year
superannuated
beyond the year of retirement; retired because of age