Quadrennia: meaning, definitions and examples
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quadrennia
[ kwɒˈdrɛn.i.əm ]
time period
A quadrennium refers to a period of four years, commonly used to discuss time-related matters such as events, terms of office, or planning. It is a term that is less frequently encountered in everyday language but is often used in academic, historical, and bureaucratic contexts.
Synonyms
4-year span, four-year period.
Examples of usage
- The organization will complete its quadrennium by next year.
- Many countries hold elections every quadrennium.
- The quadrennium of 2016 to 2020 saw significant changes in policy.
- This study analyzes data over several quadrennia.
- During the quadrennium, the project underwent substantial development.
Translations
Translations of the word "quadrennia" in other languages:
🇵🇹 quadrênio
🇮🇳 चतुर्भुज
🇩🇪 Quadrennium
🇮🇩 kuadran
🇺🇦 квадреній
🇵🇱 kwadren
🇯🇵 四半期
🇫🇷 quadrennia
🇪🇸 cuatrienio
🇹🇷 dört yıllık dönem
🇰🇷 4년 주기
🇸🇦 فترة أربع سنوات
🇨🇿 čtyřletí
🇸🇰 štvorročie
🇨🇳 四年期
🇸🇮 četverletna doba
🇮🇸 fjórar ár
🇰🇿 төрт жылдық
🇬🇪 ოთხწლიანი
🇦🇿 dördillik
🇲🇽 cuatrienio
Etymology
The term 'quadrennium' is derived from the Latin word 'quattuor,' meaning 'four,' combined with 'annus,' which means 'year.' Its use can be traced back to later Latin texts where it was employed to denote specific four-year intervals. The prefix 'quad-' is used in various other English words to signify the number four, such as 'quadrants' and 'quadrilogy.' 'Quadrennium' has been used since at least the 19th century in English, though it remains more common in formal or technical contexts, such as in academia or governmental frameworks. Over time, the term has retained its precise meaning, maintaining its relevance in discussions related to planning, timelines, and research analysis.