quadripartite

[ kwod-ruh-pahr-tahyt ]

adjective

1. divided into or consisting of four parts.
2. involving four participants:

   a quadripartite treaty.

quadripartite

/ ˌkwɒdrɪˈpɑːtaɪt /

adjective

1. divided into or composed of four parts
2. maintained by or involving four participants or groups of participants

Other Words From

• quadri·partite·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of quadripartite¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Latin word quadripartītus. See quadri-, partite

Example Sentences

The question for the house was whether this country was not justified in abiding by the terms of the quadripartite treaty.

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The choir has one bay of quadripartite and one of sexpartite vaulting, and an apse.

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The crossing has a quadripartite vault, and the transepts waggon-vaults like those of the nave.

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The groining is all quadripartite, without ribs, but with plain bold transverse arches between the bays.

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At present both bays are similar—quadripartite—and the clerestory is filled with large traceried windows.

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