quadripartite

[ kwod-ruh-pahr-tahyt ]
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adjective
  1. divided into or consisting of four parts.

  2. involving four participants: a quadripartite treaty.

Origin of quadripartite

1
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Latin word quadripartītus.See quadri-, partite

Other words from quadripartite

  • quad·ri·par·tite·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for quadripartite

quadripartite

/ (ˌkwɒdrɪˈpɑːtaɪt) /


adjective
  1. divided into or composed of four parts

  2. maintained by or involving four participants or groups of participants

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