quadrennial
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English [edit]
Alternative forms [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin quadriennial (“four-year period”), from quattuor (“four”) + annus (“year”).
Pronunciation [edit]
- (UK) IPA: /ˌkwɒˈdɹɛn.i.əl/, X-SAMPA: /%kwQ"dr\En.i.@l/
- (US) IPA: /ˌkwɑˈdɹɛniəl/, X-SAMPA: /%kwA"dr\Eni@l/
- Rhymes: -ɑdɹɛnɪəl
Adjective [edit]
quadrennial
- Happening every four years.
- 1852, Millard Fillmore, State of the Union Address
- The quadrennial election of Chief Magistrate has passed off with less than the usual excitement.
- Lasting for four years.
