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Meaning of duodecennial | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1
/ˌduːoʊdɪˈsɛnɪəl/

Definitions

  1. Consisting of twelve years, occurring in 12-year cycles.
    not-comparable
  2. 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.

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