quadripartite

American  

[kwod-ruh-pahr-tahyt] / ˌkwɒd rəˈpɑr taɪt /

adjective

1. divided into or consisting of four parts.

2. involving four participants.

   a quadripartite treaty.

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quadripartite British  

/ ˌkwɒdrɪˈpɑːtaɪt /

adjective

1. divided into or composed of four parts

2. maintained by or involving four participants or groups of participants

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Other Word Forms

• quadripartitely adverb

Etymology

Origin of quadripartite

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

Example Sentences

Simone’s own Four Women, a quadripartite study of black womanhood so unflinching in its pain and outrage that some black radio stations banned it, epitomises her talent for inhabiting characters with her voice.

From The Guardian

There is a simple enough point being made by the frequently bewildering quadripartite narrative.

From Los Angeles Times

The side-aisles are usually covered with a plain circular quadripartite Vault, having sometimes a diagonal rib, as well as a transverse band, moulded with single roll mouldings.

From Project Gutenberg

The roof of quadripartite vaulting is supported by four very dwarf thick cylindrical columns, the capitals of which and of the responds are clumsy imitations of classical work with rude volutes.

From Project Gutenberg

There are doubtless objections to this quadripartite arrangement; but it appears to me better suited for the purpose of laying the foundations of an acquaintance with French literature than a more uniform plan.

From Project Gutenberg