What does Semisesquicentennial mean?

The prefix sesqui- is a shortened form of a Latin word meaning “a half in addition” or 1½ times; it appears in the rather better known sesquicentennial for a 150th anniversary. So semisesquicentennial refers to half of 1½ of 100 or 75.
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Is there a name for 150 years?

pertaining to or marking the completion of a period of 150 years.
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Where did sesquicentennial come from?

sesquicentennial (adj.)

"pertaining to a century and a half," 1875, from sesqui- + centennial (adj.). First in a notice of a "Sesqui-Centennial gathering" of descendants of Isaac and Ann Jackson, who settled in London Grove, Chester County, Pa., in 1725.
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What is 300 years called?

tercentennial. / (ˌtɜːsɛnˈtiːnərɪ) / adjective. of or relating to a period of 300 years.
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What is 500 years called?

quin·cen·ten·a·ry

adj. Of or relating to a span of 500 years or to a 500th anniversary.
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What is the 100th anniversary called?

a centennial. a period of 100 years; century.
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What is a 125th anniversary called?

The word quasquicentennial, meaning '125th anniversary, was engineered by... well, an engineer!
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What year was the sesquicentennial?

The Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition of 1926 was a world's fair in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Its purpose was to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, and the 50th anniversary of the 1876 Centennial Exposition.
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When was the Texas Sesquicentennial?

Abstract: Comprising posters and broadsides, printed materials and publications, a certificate, information packets, and correspondence, the Texas Sesquicentennial Collection, 1985-1986, documents the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Texas.
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What is a Semicentennial?

Definition of semicentennial

: a 50th anniversary or its celebration.
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How many syllables does sesquicentennial have?

Wondering why sesquicentennial is 6 syllables? Contact Us!
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What is 200 year anniversary called?

Definition of bicentennial

: a 200th anniversary or its celebration. Other Words from bicentennial Example Sentences Learn More About bicentennial.
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What is a Septuacentennial?

anniversary. (redirected from Septuacentennial)
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What is 175th birthday called?

A centennial is a 100th anniversary, but what is a 175th anniversary? It's a demisemiseptcentennial, of course! Demisemiseptcentennial is literally one-half (demi-) x one-half (semi-) x seven (sept-) x 100 years (centennial).
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What is a 250th birthday called?

The United States Semiquincentennial (also called Sestercentennial or Quarter Millennial) will be the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies in 1776.
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What is the name for a 250th anniversary?

Some towns and groups have used names like Sestercentennial, Quarter Millennium, or (my favorite) Bicenquinquagenary to mark a 250th anniversary celebration – but the official designation of the Congress went for "Semiquincentennial," which technically means half (semi) of five (quin) of a century – so that gets you to ...
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How do you use the word sesquicentennial in a sentence?

The year 2009 marked the sesquicentennial of the publication of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species and the bicentennial of his birth. The volunteer sesquicentennial committee has worked very hard to organize a number of events to commemorate this special year.
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What color is 125th anniversary?

The 125th anniversary commemorative emblem combined the shape of a heart and the number 125 to form a figuration of an eagle. The design is drawn in one stroke for easy tracing. Dominant colors of the emblem are Yonsei Blue and Gold to express the history and the future of Yonsei.
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Is quasquicentennial a word?

"Quasquibicentennial" is not officially in the dictionary, but has roots in Latin. The first part of the word, "quasqui," was created in the 1960s by the Funk and Wagnall's dictionary to honor a 125th anniversary of a town in Illinois, Kaplan said. Here's how Kaplan broke down the word: "Quasqui" means a fourth, or 25.
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What color represents 100th anniversary?

Although there are standard colors for every anniversary year up to the 25th, and colors for every five years to the 75th anniversary, there are few conventions for reaching the 100-year milestone. Although purple tends to be the most commonly used color, the choice is up to you.
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Is 100 Years A Golden Jubilee?

Golden Jubilee: 50 years. Diamond Jubilee: 60 years. Sapphire Jubilee: 65 years. Platinum Jubilee: 70 years.
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What is the traditional color for 100th birthday?

A formal 100th birthday party could include black and gold, black and white, silver and black or the centenarian's favorite color. Simply use the number “100” as the theme and decorate with various items in bunches of 100.
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What is an Oxygenarian?

The word "Oxygenarian" is a play on the word "Octogenarian", which is a person who has lived at least 80 years.
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