quadrennial Meaning, Definition & Usage

Quad*ren"ni*al adjective

Etymology

L. quadriennium a space of four years; quattuor four + annus year; cf. L. quadriennis. See Quadrate, and Annual.

Definitions

1. Comprising four years; as, a quadrennial period.
2. Occurring once in four years, or at the end of every four years; as, quadrennial games.