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Definition of quarterly

quarterly

/ˈkwɔːr.tər.li/
quar · ter · ly
Plural:quarterlies
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quarterly Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Occurring, done, produced, or issued once every quarter of a year (every three months).

Example

"The board of directors will review the company's quarterly financial earnings tomorrow morning."

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• adverb

1

Once every three months; at intervals of a quarter of a year.

Example

"Interest on the savings account is calculated daily and paid out quarterly."

2

In heraldry, into four quarters or divisions of a shield or coat of arms.

Example

"The royal coat of arms was divided quarterly to represent the union of the kingdoms."

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• noun

1

A magazine, academic journal, or periodical that is published four times a year.

Example

"Her latest research essay was accepted for publication in a prestigious literary quarterly."

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• Rhymes for quarterly

• Nearby Words

quarterfinalist
quartering
quarterlife
quarterly
quartermaster
quarters
quartet

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'quarter' (via Old French from Latin 'quartarius', meaning 'fourth part') combined with the suffix '-ly'.

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