View synonyms for quaternity

quaternity

[ kwuh-tur-ni-tee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural qua·ter·ni·ties.

quaternity

/ kwəˈtɜːnɪtɪ /

1520–30; < Late Latin quaternitās, equivalent to Latin quatern ( ī ) four each, four at a time + -itās -ity

C16: from Late Latin quaternitās, from Latin quaternī by fours; see quaternary

These remarks occur to us as we are now to follow the fortunes of the remaining three of the quaternity.

Only one of these paths was here open, and the quaternity even rushed into it.

And yet this might not necessarily involve the conversion of the Trinity into a Quaternity.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse