six-year

UK: ˈsɪks jɪə | US: ˈsɪks jɪr

Definition

  1. adj. lasting or relating to a period of six years

Structure
six <number 6>year <period of 365 days>
Etymology

The term "six-year" is a straightforward compound adjective formed by combining the cardinal number "six" (from Old English "siex," Proto-Germanic *sehs) with "year" (Old English "gear," Proto-Germanic *jērą). It follows the common English pattern of number-noun compounding (e.g., "two-day," "ten-month") to denote duration. The hyphen ensures clarity as a single modifying unit.

Examples

  1. The project requires a six-year commitment from all participants.

  2. She completed her six-year degree program with honors.

  3. The tree showed remarkable growth after a six-year drought.

  4. A six-year warranty covers all manufacturing defects.

  5. Their six-year partnership ended amicably.