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Definition of quadrennial

quadrennial

/kwɑːˈdrɛn.i.əl/
quad · ren · ni · al
Adverb:quadrennially
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Plural:quadrennials
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quadrennial Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Recurring or happening every four years.

Example

"The athletes trained rigorously for the quadrennial international sporting competition."

2

Lasting or continuing for a period of four years.

Example

"The mayor was elected to serve a standard quadrennial term in office."

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• noun

1

An event, celebration, or fourth anniversary that occurs once every four years.

Example

"The art exhibition was established as a prestigious quadrennial showcasing contemporary sculptors."

2

A period of four years.

Example

"The committee reviewed the institution's financial progress over the past quadrennial."

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• Nearby Words

quadratic
quadratics
quadratrix
quadrennial
quadrennially
quadriceps
quadrilateral

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'quadriennium' (a period of four years), formed from 'quadri-' (four) and 'annus' (year), modeled after 'biennial' and 'triennial'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quadrennial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quadrennial
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