annual
UK: ˈæn.ju.əl | US: ˈæn.ju.əl
adj. occurring or done once every year
n. a book or magazine published once a year
The word "annual" derives from the Latin root annus (year), combined with the suffix -alis, which forms adjectives. The morpheme annu- preserves the core meaning of "year," while -al indicates its adjectival function. This structure reflects the word’s logical progression from "pertaining to a year" to its modern meanings of yearly events or publications.
The company holds an annual meeting to review its progress.
She subscribes to an annual magazine about gardening.
The plant is an annual, meaning it completes its life cycle in one year.
Employees receive an annual bonus based on performance.
The festival is an annual tradition in our town.