Decennially

/dɪˈsɛniəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that occurs every ten years or relating to something that happens at ten-year intervals.

Etymology

Formed by adding the adverbial suffix -ly to the adjective decennial. This follows standard English grammar patterns for converting adjectives into adverbs that describe how often or in what manner something happens.

Kelly Says

The decennial census happens decennially in many countries—it's one of those rare government projects where you can actually mark on a calendar 'in exactly 10 years, this will happen again.' It makes population tracking consistent and comparable across generations!

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