quadrennial

Meanings

• adjective

  occurring every four years

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Rhymes

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annual , rural , mural

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Variants

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quadrennial , quadrennially , quadrennials

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'quattuor' meaning 'four' and the suffix 'ennial' meaning 'yearly'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'quadrennial' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The Olympic Games were first held in 776 BC, but the modern quadrennial Olympic Games began in 1896.

3. The U.S. Presidential election was first held in 1789, but the quadrennial nature of the election was formalized by the Twelfth Amendment in 1804.

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1. Olympic Games: A global athletic competition held every four years, featuring summer and winter sports.

2. Presidential Election: The process of electing the President and Vice President of the United States, which takes place every four years.

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Culture

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The term 'quadrennial' is most commonly used to refer to the Olympic Games and the U.S. Presidential election, which both occur every four years.

How to Memorize "quadrennial"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock with four equal parts, representing the four-year interval between each quadrennial event.

2. associate
   

   - Link the term 'quadrennial' with the number 'four' and the concept of 'yearly'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Every four years, the Olympics and elections occur'.

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