Unsure if you should write "century" or "centuary"? Here's a quick guide to help you use the correct spelling every time.
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.
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.
"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.
"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.
Century is the correct spelling for a period of 100 years. Centuary is a misspelling and should not be used in any context.