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Synonyms for quadripartite

Grammar : Adj
Spell : kwod-ruh-pahr-tahyt
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkwɒd rəˈpɑr taɪt

Définition of quadripartite

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Latin quadripartitus, from quadri- "four" (see quadri-) + partitus, past participle of partiri "to divide" (see part (v.)).
  • As in four : adj having four of something
Example sentences :
  • The nave has three quadripartite bays, and a half-bay to the west.
  • Extract from : « The Shores of the Adriatic » by F. Hamilton Jackson
  • Rawlinson says, "A quadripartite division of Alexander's domain was recognized."
  • Extract from : « Our Day » by W. A. Spicer
  • The tower-vault has quadripartite groining, with curious ornaments at the base of the ribs, and is supported by two Norm.
  • Extract from : « Somerset » by G.W. Wade and J.H. Wade
  • The question for the house was whether this country was not justified in abiding by the terms of the quadripartite treaty.
  • Extract from : « The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. » by E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
  • In front of the apses is a solea with a wagon vault, except in front of the small aisle apse, where it is quadripartite.
  • Extract from : « The Shores of the Adriatic » by F. Hamilton Jackson
  • The central compartment has a wagon vault, the other two quadripartite vaults.
  • Extract from : « The Shores of the Adriatic » by F. Hamilton Jackson
  • The Vaulting is generally simple, and acute, and usually of the quadripartite or sexpartite form.
  • Extract from : « The Seven Periods of English Architecture » by Edmund Sharpe
  • The choir has one bay of quadripartite and one of sexpartite vaulting, and an apse.
  • Extract from : « Some Account of Gothic Architecture in Spain » by George Edmund Street
  • The crossing has a quadripartite vault, and the transepts waggon-vaults like those of the nave.
  • Extract from : « Some Account of Gothic Architecture in Spain » by George Edmund Street
  • The groining is all quadripartite, without ribs, but with plain bold transverse arches between the bays.
  • Extract from : « Some Account of Gothic Architecture in Spain » by George Edmund Street

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