Etymology 3: ann-, enn- Flashcards

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ann-, enn-

A

year (Latin)

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annuls

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a written account of events year by year; historical records

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anniversary

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the yearly return of the date of some memorable event

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annual

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yearly

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annuity

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an investment that provides fixed payments yearly or at other regular intervals

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biannual

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occurring two times a year

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biennial

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occurring every two years

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centennial

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a hundredth anniversary

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millennium

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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)

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per annum

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by the year; annually

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perennial

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having a life cycle lasting through more than two years as a perennial plant/youth; continually recurring

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semiannual

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occurring two times a year

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superannuated

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beyond the year of retirement; retired because of age

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