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quad·ren·ni·al

 (kwŏ-drĕn′ē-əl)
adj.
1. Happening once in four years.
2. Lasting for four years.
quad·ren′ni·al n.
quad·ren′ni·al·ly adv.
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quadrennial

(kwɒˈdrɛnɪəl) or

quadriennial

adj
1. occurring every four years
2. relating to or lasting four years
n
(Units) a period of four years
quadˈrennially adv
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quad•ren•ni•al

(kwɒˈdrɛn i əl)

adj.
1. occurring every four years: a quadrennial festival.
2. of or lasting for four years: a quadrennial period.
n.
3. an event occurring every four years.
4. quadrennium.
[1640–50; < Latin quadrienni(um)]
quad•ren′ni•al•ly, adv.
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quadrennial

[kwɒˈdrenɪəl] ADJ → cuatrienal
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