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quadripartite

quadripartite

9.9
Having four different parts or groups
  • adjective
  • /ˌkwɒdrɪˈpɑːrtaɪt/
  • Formal
translation icon : cuatripartito
  • The first of these quadripartite souls, which Fogelson terms "the soul of consciousness," is centered "in the head or throat and is associated with saliva" (Fogelson 1979:90).
  • quadripartite model

Examples

  • The present study uses the quadripartite model because it aims to analyze simultaneously two dimensions of parental behavior (assessed by combining an index of parental warmth with an index of strictness).

    Academic text (2009)

  • On the other hand, research using the quadripartite model (Lamborn et al., 1991; Maccoby & Martin, 1983) provided support for the view that the indulgent style is associated with optimum youth outcomes.

    Academic text (2009)

  • With its addition, the popular tripartite scheme is expanded to become a quadripartite one.

    Academic text (1992)

  • The negotiation for the peace treaty was complex, involving a quadripartite agreement among four nations.

  • In a quadripartite meeting, representatives from the four major political parties discussed their proposals.

  • The project required a quadripartite collaboration to ensure that all four teams contributed equally to its success.

Synonyms

four-party
vsquadripartite
1 6.5

An agreement that involves four different people or groups

means having four parts or elements rather than just partners
quadrivalent
vsquadripartite
  • Specialized
1 8.2

Having four parts or affecting four different targets

refers to the involvement of four groups rather than technical fourfold action
quadruplex
vsquadripartite
9.9

Having four parts or units

refers to arrangements that specifically involve four participating groups
quadruplicate
vsquadripartite
8.5

Having four parts

is used when four separate groups or parties are involved
quaternary
vsquadripartite
7.6

Having four parts or members

applies specifically when four separate groups or parties take part

How Many Parts

quadripartite
  • Formal
9.9
tripartite
  • Formal
3 7.9
bipartite
7.1

Surface Forms

quadripartite positive

Morphology

quadripartite = partite (semi-transparent) = quadri + part + ite

Meaning is compositionally clear (four + divided into parts), but the combining form 'quadri-' and the adjective 'partite' may be less familiar to average learners.

Etymology

Quadripartite comes from the parts quadri- meaning 'four' and part- meaning 'part' or 'piece'. So a quadripartite agreement or plan is one that is divided into four parts or involves four groups.