5. AN'NUS, a year.
Radical: ann-.
1. an'nals: from annus, through Lat. adj. annalis, pertaining to the year: hence, a record of things done from year to year.
2. an'nual: through annuus (annu + al), relating to a year: hence, yearly or performed in a year.
3. annu'ity: through Fr. n. annuité = a sum of money payable yearly.
4. millen'nium: Lat. n. millennium (from annus and mille, a thousand), a thousand years.
5. peren'nial: through Lat. adj. perennis (compounded of per and annus), throughout the year: hence, lasting; perpetual.
EXERCISE.
(1.) Give a synonym of "annals." Ans. History.—What is the distinction between "annals" and "history"? Ans. "Annals" denotes a mere chronological account of events from year to year; "history," in addition to a narrative of events, inquires into the causes of events.—Write a sentence containing the word "annals," or explain the following sentence: "The annals of the Egyptians and Hindoos contain many incredible statements."
(2.) Write a sentence containing the word "annual."