Yearly is an adverb that means happening or appearing once a year. The IPA phonetic transcription for yearly is /jɪrli/, with four sounds represented by five letters. The "y" sound is represented by the letter "y" , the "i" sound is represented by the letter "i", the "r" sound is represented by the letter "r" and the "l" sound is represented by the letters "l" and "y". The double "e" at the end indicates that the word is pronounced "year-lee".
Yearly, an adverb, refers to an event, action, or occurrence that takes place or happens once every year, within a span of 365 days. It describes a periodicity or frequency that is marked by an annual repetition or rotation. The term can be used in various contexts, including personal, professional, and general observations.
In personal contexts, yearly often pertains to anniversaries, birthdays, or other memorable occasions that recur annually. It signifies the passing of time and the celebration of milestones, often related to the completion of one orbit around the sun. Additionally, it can also refer to annual routines, such as medical check-ups, academic assessments, or renewing memberships.
Professionally, yearly is commonly associated with financial matters. It generally relates to fiscal years, indicating the span of time over which an organization or business annualizes its financial reports and allocates its resources. This helps in monitoring and evaluating the company's performance and making strategic decisions.
In everyday language, yearly simply signifies anything that occurs annually or on a yearly basis. It can encompass various events, phenomena, or patterns. For example, certain cultural or religious festivals, meteorological phenomena, or natural cycles, like the change in seasons. The term reminds us of the regularity and predictability of these events within the framework of the Gregorian calendar.
• Happening or coming every year; annual; lasting a year.
• Once a-year; annually.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "yearly" originates from the Middle English term "yerly", which is derived from the Old English word "gearlīc". This Old English term combines "gear" (year) and "-līc" (adjective-forming suffix), implying "pertaining to a year". Over time, "yerly" evolved into "yearly" in Middle English, and its meaning has remained relatively unchanged.