quadrennium

Meanings

• Noun

  A period of four years.

  - "The Olympic Games are held every quadrennium."
  - "During a quadrennium, the Roman Emperor would hold lavish games."

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Synonyms

tetraeterid , tetraeteris

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Variants

List of all variants of quadrennium that leads to same result
quadrennia , quadrennium , quadrenniums

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'quattuor' meaning 'four' and 'annus' meaning 'year'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 BC, making them older than the concept of a quadrennium.

2. The term 'quadrennium' is also used in the context of political elections, where elections are held every four years.

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Related Concepts

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1. Olympic Games: The Olympic Games are held every quadrennium and bring together athletes from all over the world to compete in various sports.

2. Ludi Saeculares: An ancient Roman festival held every quadrennium to ensure the continued prosperity and protection of the Roman Empire.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, the concept of a 'quadrennium' was significant as it was the period during which the Roman Emperor would hold lavish games, known as the 'Ludi Saeculares'. These games were held to ensure the continued prosperity and protection of the Roman Empire.

How to Memorize "quadrennium"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock with four hands, each representing a year. The cycle of these hands completing a full revolution takes four years, making it a quadrennium.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quadrennium' with the number 'four' and the word 'year'. This association will help you remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Quadruple Year' to remember that a quadrennium is a year with four years.

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