Century or Centuary
Unsure if you should write "century" or "centuary"? Here's a quick guide to help you use the correct spelling every time.
Centuary
Incorrect spelling - Centuary is a misspelling of century and has no recognized meaning in English.
"Centuary" is a common misspelling of "Century". Always use "Century" when referring to the correct word.
Century
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
Century (noun): A period of 100 years; or, in sports like cricket, a score of 100 runs by a batsman.
Definition of Century
"Century": Century (noun): A period of 100 years; or, in sports like cricket, a score of 100 runs by a batsman.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Century
- • Hundred
- • years
- • Era
- • Period
- • Epoch
Usage Examples
"Correct:" The Roman Empire lasted for several centuries.
"Correct:" She scored a century in the cricket match yesterday.
"Correct:" The 20th century saw rapid technological progress.
"Correct:" The cathedral has stood for more than eight centuries.
"Incorrect:" He scored a centuary in the match.
"Incorrect:" The building is over a centuary old.
"Incorrect:" She studied 18th centuary literature.
"Incorrect:" The invention changed the course of the 21st centuary.
Notes:
- • "Century" is the correct and standard spelling in English.
- • "Centuary" is a common typo or misspelling and should be avoided.
- • Use "century" in all academic, professional, and everyday writing.
- • "Century" is always spelled with an i before the u → century.
- • Think of "cent" (meaning 100) + "ury" to remember the spelling.
Summary
Century is the correct spelling for a period of 100 years. Centuary is a misspelling and should not be used in any context.