The maps are presented at 20-year intervals (vicennials) because of the nature of the data, particularly for years prior to 1960 when estimation procedures were not nearly as developed as today.
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Vicennial
Synonyms for "vicennial" (8 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Adjective(2 words)
twenty-year cycletwenty-year duration
Strong matches (2)
Adjective(2 words)
twenty-year periodtwenty-yearly
Related words (4)
Adjective(3 words)
two decadestwo-decade cycletwo-decade event
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: twenty-year cycle, twenty-year duration, twenty-year period, twenty-yearly, two decades.
- Sentence evidence is available for vicennial, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, wiktionary.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "vicennial".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "vicennial"
Keep "vicennial" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "vicennial" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "vicennial", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "vicennial" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriescycledurationeventintervalrecurrencetemporal measuretemporal periodtime intervaltime measuretime period
More specific
9 entriestwenty-year intervaltwenty-year spantwo-decade festivalvicennial celebrationvicennial commemorationvicennial cyclevicennial durationvicennial eventvicennial period
Collocations
10 entriestwenty year cycletwenty year periodtwenty-year intervaltwenty-year periodtwo decadesvicennial celebrationvicennial cyclevicennial eventvicennial intervalvicennial period
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesTranslations
2 translations across 2 languages.
Italian
1 entries- vicennale adj (Translations)
Latin
1 entries- vicennialis adj (Translations)
Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Among the well established anniversaries celebrated by Chautauqua classes from year to year are the vicennials. A strong sense of comradeship is developed among members who come to Chautauqua twenty years after graduation...
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The feast of Constantine's vicennials fell on the 25th of July this year: it was the commencement of the twentieth year of his reign. It is supposed, that to avoid interrupting affairs or greater moment, this ceremony was deferred till the end of the council, which broke up the 25th of August.
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Roman coins mentioning the vota publica for Macrinus are RIC IV.1 5–13; on vota publica for the decennials and vicennials of emperors in the 2nd and 3rd c. ad, see Chastagnol 1984.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "vicennial"?
Closest matches include twenty-year cycle, twenty-year duration, twenty-year period, twenty-yearly, two decades.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "vicennial"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.