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decennium

decennium

8.2
A period of ten years
  • noun
  • /dɪˈsɛn.i.əm/
translation icon : década
  • During the first decennium of the 21st century, technological advancements accelerated rapidly.

Examples

  • The two nations enjoyed peace for an entire decennium before hostilities resumed.

  • Historians often analyze trends over each decennium to understand long-term changes.

  • The last decennium saw significant technological advancements.

  • We celebrated a new decennium of friendship last year.

  • The last decennium marked a period of remarkable cultural change in the city.

  • Many people reflect on their goals as the first decennium of the new millennium comes to an end.

  • The environmental impact of our actions is often assessed over a decennium to highlight trends.

Synonyms

decade
vsdecennium
∞ 1.0

A period of ten years

is the same meaning but in an alternate word form
decennary
vsdecennium
  • Archaic
9.9

A period lasting ten years

is the same meaning but uses a shorter common form
decad
vsdecennium
  • Archaic
6.8

A period of ten years

is the same meaning but presented in a different common form

How Long

millennium
124 5.3
century
∞ 1.0
decennium
8.2
year
∞ 1.0
month
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

decennium singular
decennia plural

Etymology

Decennium comes from the Latin parts decem 'ten' and annum 'year', the same idea you see in decade. So, a decennium is a period of ten years.