Meaning of duodecennial | Babel Free
/ˌduːoʊdɪˈsɛnɪəl/Definitions
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Consisting of twelve years, occurring in 12-year cycles. not-comparable
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Occurring once a duodecade, occurring every 12 years. not-comparable
Examples
“The duodecennial Chinese zodiac originated from Chinese and Indian observations of the duodecennial cycle of the Jovian orbit.”
“The concept of a duodecennial "Jupiter return" in Western astrology arose from similar concerns.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.