Annual

Pronunciation: /ˈænjuəl/

Definitions of annual

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'annual' describes something that happens once a year.

Example Sentences

A1 My family has an annual tradition of going camping every summer.

A2 The school organizes an annual sports day for all students to participate in.

B1 The company holds an annual meeting to discuss goals and strategies for the upcoming year.

B2 The museum hosts an annual exhibition showcasing the works of local artists.

C1 The city council organizes an annual festival to celebrate the diversity of cultures in the community.

C2 The prestigious university hosts an annual academic conference that attracts scholars from around the world.

Examples of annual in a Sentence

formal The company holds an annual meeting to discuss financial performance.

informal We have our annual family reunion next weekend.

slang I can't wait for the annual bash at the beach this summer!

figurative The annual tradition of planting flowers symbolizes growth and renewal.

Grammatical Forms of annual

• past tense: annualed
• plural: annuals
• comparative: more annual
• superlative: most annual
• present tense: annual
• future tense: will annual
• perfect tense: have annualled
• continuous tense: am annualing
• singular: annual
• positive degree: annual
• infinitive: to annual
• gerund: annualing
• participle: annualled

Origin and Evolution of annual

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'annual' originated from the Latin word 'annuālis', which is derived from 'annus' meaning 'year'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that occurs once a year, the term 'annual' has evolved to also refer to publications, events, or plants that occur or are produced once a year.