"Sesquicentennial" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Sesquicentennial" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Sesquicentennial" Meaning

A sesquicentennial is a 150th anniversary, derived from the Latin "sesqui" meaning "one and a half" and "centennial" meaning a hundred.

"Sesquicentennial" Examples

Usage Examples for "Sesquicentennial"


1. Anniversary Reference

The city is hosting a sesquicentennial celebration for the founding of the local library next year, which signifies 150 years of serving the community.

2. Cultural Event Description

The annual festival is part of the town's sesquicentennial commemorations, celebrating its 150th anniversary with music, food, and historical reenactments.

3. Historical Context

The battle was a significant event in American history and is being recognized during the nation's sesquicentennial of its independence, a time of reflection and remembrance.

4. Educational Focus

The history textbook covers the country's sesquicentennial milestone, highlighting the enduring spirit of the American people and their resilience through 150 years of challenges.

5. Promotional Announcement

Join us for the sesquicentennial gala this weekend to mark the city's 150-year milestone, featuring a historical exhibit showcasing the city's growth and progress.

"Sesquicentennial" Similar Words

Seselwa

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Seselwa is a Bislama (Bicen, a Melanesian pidgin English) word commonly used in Vanuatu, specifically in the island of Efate, the island that encapsulates the capital of Port Vila.

Sesostris

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Sesostris, also known as Sashsesi or Sesoosis, was the second ruler of the Seventeenth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. His name is given as probably "User-maat-re Senebemsaf Sesepankh", meaning "servant of Egypt, Saw-adorned throne, sick-tune-name of the bruised pericardium and in compassion strength".

Sesotho

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Sesotho is a Bantu language spoken in Lesotho and South Africa. The name "Sesotho" is derived from the two words "se" meaning "language" and "Sotho", which refers to the Sotho people who speak the language. Sesotho is a tonal language and it is also one of the official languages of South Africa and Lesotho, with approximately 4 million speakers.

Sesquialtera

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Sesquialterate

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Sesquialterate (verb): to divide into seven equal or almost equal parts.<br><br>Example: The teacher sesquialterated the bell schedule into 7 different time blocks.

Sesquialterous

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Sesquialterous (adjective) refers to something that has 17 syllables when recited in its own name.

Sesquibasic

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Sesquicentenary

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Sesquiotica

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Sesquioxide

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Sesquioxidising

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Sesquioxidizing

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I couldn't find any word with the name 'sesquioxidizing' in the dictionary. However, the prefix "sesquioxid-" can be broken down into its parts:<br><br>"sesqui-" is a prefix that comes from the Latin word "sesquuiaris" which means "one and a half."<br><br>"oxide-" is also from Latin "oxid-em" which refers to oxygen.<br><br>The word might be a play on the word "half-oxide" or a made-up word, but it's not a valid word that I could find in any English dictionary.

Sesquipedal

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Sesquipedalia

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Sesquipedalian

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Having a manner of speaking that uses long words; given to using long words.

Sesquipedalianism

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