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Quadrennial: meaning, definitions and examples

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quadrennial

 

[ kwɒdˈrɛn.i.əl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

event frequency

Quadrennial refers to something that occurs every four years. This term is commonly used in contexts such as elections, international competitions, and regular events that take place on a four-year cycle. The significance of quadrennial events often lies in their predictability and the way they bring people together or prompt change over time. Examples include the Olympic Games and United States presidential elections.

Synonyms

every four years, four-year

Examples of usage

  • The Olympics are a quadrennial event.
  • The quadrennial budget review is mandatory.
  • She attended the quadrennial conference on environmental policy.
  • The quadrennial elections attract widespread attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "quadrennial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quadrenal

🇮🇳 चौदह वर्षीय

🇩🇪 vierjährlich

🇮🇩 empat tahunan

🇺🇦 квадренальний

🇵🇱 czteroletni

🇯🇵 四年ごとの

🇫🇷 quadriannuel

🇪🇸 cuatrienal

🇹🇷 dört yıllık

🇰🇷 4년마다

🇸🇦 كل أربع سنوات

🇨🇿 čtyřletý

🇸🇰 štvorročný

🇨🇳 四年一次

🇸🇮 štiriletni

🇮🇸 fjögurra ára

🇰🇿 төрт жылдық

🇬🇪 ოთხწლიანი

🇦🇿 dördillik

🇲🇽 cuatrienal

Word origin

The word 'quadrennial' originates from the Latin word 'quadrennium', which is composed of 'quattuor' meaning 'four' and 'annus' meaning 'year'. This compound reflects the frequency of the events it describes occurring at four-year intervals. The concept has been used throughout history, particularly in relation to events that are cyclical in nature, such as the census in ancient Rome and the agricultural practices that followed seasonal patterns. Over time, 'quadrennial' has been adopted in various contexts, including politics, sports, and cultural or scientific gatherings, to denote their periodic nature. The adoption of the term into English is believed to have taken place around the mid-19th century, aligning with the growing organization of events in modern society.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,061 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.