Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Something that happens or lasts for four years.

Example: The quadrennial event attracts participants from all over the world.

Definition: Happening every four years.

Example: The Olympic Games are held quadrennially, attracting athletes from around the world.

Definition: Made up of or divided into four separate sections or parts.

Example: The quadripartite agreement was signed by all four countries involved.

Definition: A person who is unable to move their arms and legs due to paralysis.

Example: The quadriplegic athlete inspired many with his determination and spirit.

Definition: Relating to a chemical element or compound that has a valence of four, meaning it can form four bonds with other atoms.

Example: In chemistry, carbon is often described as quadrivalent because it can form four covalent bonds with other atoms.

Definition: A group of four elements or components, often used in genetics to refer to a set of four homologous chromosomes that pair together during cell division.

Example: The study focused on the behavior of a quadrivalent during meiosis.

Definition: A group of four subjects studied in medieval education, which includes arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and music, forming part of the liberal arts curriculum.

Example: In medieval universities, students studied the quadrivium after mastering the trivium.

Definition: Describing animals that have four limbs with the ability to grasp, similar to some primates.

Example: The quadrumanous species are known for their ability to climb trees using all four limbs.

Definition: Relating to something that is made up of four identical parts or copies.

Example: The report was submitted in quadruplicate to ensure everyone received a copy.

Definition: A copy or item that is one of four identical parts or versions.

Example: The report was submitted in quadruplicate to ensure everyone received a copy.

Definition: To make four copies of something or to increase something to four times its original amount.

Example: The printer can quadruplicate the document in just a few minutes.

Definition: The act of multiplying something by four.

Example: The quadruplication of the data helped improve the accuracy of the results.

Definition: The quality of being attractively unusual or old-fashioned.

Example: The quaintness of the village attracted many tourists.