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The definition of annual is happening yearly.

(adjective)

Easter, Christmas, Halloween and Thanksgiving are each an example of an annual event.

An annual is defined as a plant that lives for only one year or season.

(noun)

Geraniums and petunias are each an example of an annual.

See annual in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or measured by a year
happening or appearing once a year; yearly
for a year's time, work, etc.: an annual wage
lasting or living only one year or season, as some plants

Origin: ME & OFr annuel < LL annualis, a year old < L annus, year < IE *atnos < base *at-, to go, year > Goth athnam (dat. pl.), years, Sans átati, (he) goes

noun

1. a book, magazine, or report published once a year
2. yearbook
a plant that lives only one year or season

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annually adverb

See annual in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Recurring, done, or performed every year; yearly: an annual medical examination.
Of, relating to, or determined by a year: an annual income.
Botany Living or growing for only one year or season.

noun