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annual

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3 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
3syllables

annual

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annual is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, annual is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofannual

1noun
  • An annual publication; a book, periodical, journal, report, comic book, yearbook, etc., which is published serially once a year, which may or may not be in addition to regular weekly or monthly publication.

    Example: "I read the magazine, but I usually don't purchase the annuals."

  • An annual plant; a plant with a life span of just one growing season; a plant which naturally germinates, flowers and dies in one year. Compare biennial, perennial.

    Example: "I can't wait to plant my annuals in the spring."

  • A medical checkup taking place once a year.
  • A pantomime taking place once a year.
1adjective
  • Happening once every year.

    Example: "an annual general meeting;  an annual publication"

  • Of, for, or relating to a whole year, often as a recurring cycle; determined or reckoned by the year; accumulating in the course of a year; performed, executed, or completed over the course of a year. See also circannual.

    Example: "an annual salary;  average annual profits;  the annual course of the sun"

  • (of a plant) Having a life cycle that is completed in only one growing season; e.g. beans, corn, marigold. See Annual plant in Wikipedia. Compare biennial, perennial.
  • Living or lasting just one season or year, as certain insects or insect colonies.
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