quadripartite

adjective

quad·​ri·​par·​tite ˌkwä-drə-ˈpär-ˌtīt How to pronounce quadripartite (audio)
1
: consisting of or divided into four parts
2
: shared or participated in by four parties or persons
a quadripartite agreement

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin quadripartitus, from quadri- + partitus, past participle of partire to divide, from part-, pars part

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of quadripartite was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near quadripartite

Cite this Entry

“Quadripartite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quadripartite. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!