CENTENNIALLY

centennially

(adverb) every hundred years; once in a century; “the birthday of this city is being celebrated centennially”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

centennially (not comparable)

As part of a centennial.

Source: Wiktionary


Cen*ten"ni*al*ly, adv.

Definition: Once in a hundred years.

CENTENNIAL

Cen*ten"ni*al, a. Etym: [L. centum a hundred + annus year.]

1. Relating to, or associated with, the commemoration of an event that happened a hundred years before; as, a centennial ode.

2. Happening once in a hundred years; as, centennial jubilee; a centennial celebration.

3. Lasting or aged a hundred years. Thet opened through long lines Of sacred ilex and centennial pines. Longfellow.

Cen*ten"ni*al, n.

Definition: The celebration of the hundredth anniversary of any event; a centenary. [U. S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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