annual meaning and definition

ANNUAL noun

Definition of annual (noun)

1. (botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year
2. a reference book that is published regularly once every year
   • synonyms: yearbook, yearly

ANNUAL adjective

Definition of annual (adjective)

1. completing its life cycle within a year
   • "a border of annual flowering plants"
   • synonyms: one-year
   • antonym: biennial
2. occurring or payable every year
   • "an annual trip to Paris"; "yearly medical examinations"; "annual (or yearly) income"
   • synonyms: yearly