Quadrennial

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ËŒkwɒˈdɹɛn.i.É™l/
• US IPA: /ËŒkwɑˈdɹɛniÉ™l/
• Rhymes: -É‘dɹɛnɪəl

Alternative forms

• quadriennial

Origin

From Latin quadriennial ("four-year period"), from quattuor ("four") + annus ("year").

Full definition of quadrennial

Adjective

1. Happening every four years.1852, Millard Fillmore, State of the Union AddressThe quadrennial election of Chief Magistrate has passed off with less than the usual excitement.
2. Lasting for four years.

Derived terms

• quadrennially

Related terms

• triennial
• biennial
• perennial
• annual