Meaning
Happening once every year.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
First attested around 1382, borrowed from Late Latin annuālem, annuālis, related to Latin annālis, adjective form of annus (“year”). Used to categorize plants since 1710.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
biennialperennial
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 20 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-10UADEHLN
- 2026-07-17UABELMN
- 2026-04-23ADQLENU
- 2025-12-27UANGELT
- 2025-07-29UANHCLT
- 2025-06-03UAMINLG
- 2025-04-27NAPIFLU
- 2024-09-26ADVUNLI
- 2024-07-13UABGILN
- 2024-06-29LAURGDN
- 2024-05-10NAOKCLU
- 2024-04-23UANLBMT
+8 earlier appearances in the archive.