quadrennial
Use Quadrennial in a sentence
i adjective
1.
occurring every four years: a quadrennial festival.
2.
of or lasting for four years: a quadrennial period.
noun
3.
an event occurring every four years, as an anniversary or its celebration.
Related forms
quad·ren·ni·al·ly, adverb
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quadrennial (kwɒˈdrɛnɪəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | occurring every four years |
| 2. | relating to or lasting four years |
| —n | |
| 3. | a period of four years |
| quad'rennially | |
| —adv | |
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Quadrennial
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Example sentences
Iowans are serious about their quadrennial exercise in democracy.
But quadrennial elections are not the only means of restraining government.
The quadrennial addition to the calendar makes up for the difference.
Casting ballots for millionaires is a cherished quadrennial tradition.
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