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Meaning of annuals
The primary meaning of the word "annuals" refers to plants that complete their life cycle within a year.
Etymology of annuals
The word "annuals" comes from the Latin "annus," meaning year, and the suffix "-al," which forms an adjective indicating a relationship to the noun.
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe plants that complete their life cycle within a year, and later extended to other contexts such as publications and events.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A plant that completes its life cycle within a year, germinating, growing, producing offspring, and dying within a single growing season.
- A book or publication that is issued once a year, typically containing information or records about a particular subject or organization.
- An event or activity that occurs once a year, such as an annual meeting or an annual festival.
Usage Examples
- The garden was filled with colorful annuals that bloomed in the summer.
- The company publishes an annual report detailing its financial performance.
- The city hosts an annual festival to celebrate its founding.
Antonyms
perennials
evergreens
long-lived plants
lasting plants
enduring plants
persistent plants
continuous plants
ongoing plants
permanent plants
non-annual plants
biennials
triennials
quadrennials
non-cyclic plants
non-recurring plants
non-periodic plants