Regarding English

Beaumanoir · 05-14-2006, 01:06 PM

I'm just doing a bit of work, and I nearly used a word that I wasn't sure exsisted. But all my logic points to it being correct, even though no dictionary I can find will back me up. At first I told my self it didnt matter but It's become a bit of a vendetta.

So, I need the word which describes something which occurs four times a year. I know the word quadrennial means occuring every four years, so my logic tells me the word I want is Quadrannual.

Am I right? Please correct me if not.

Or going down the synonym route of 'semiannual' - would it be demisemiannual?

Arvon · 05-14-2006, 02:06 PM

According to Dictionary.com there is no such word. (I used cut and paste so as to not alter the spelling)There were similar words in the list of words.

Beaumanoir · 05-14-2006, 02:26 PM

Already checked that. Like I said no dictionaries will back me up. I mean hypothetically and morphologically really.

Arvon · 05-14-2006, 02:58 PM

I guess you can go around creating words. There's no law that I know of to stop you from doing so. The government, lawyers, and politicians do it all the time.

Harkoliar · 05-14-2006, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Arvon:
I guess you can go around creating words. There's no law that I know of to stop you from doing so. The government, lawyers, and politicians do it all the time.

lol arvon. you can always ask a professor in english if your really that worried.

robertthebard · 05-14-2006, 11:38 PM

I'd think that quarterly would be a good choice. As for the other, I'm pretty sure it's kinda like McGyverism, and made up. However, if enough people use it as intended, it will get added eventually.

Felix The Assassin · 05-14-2006, 11:42 PM

In the military junction this would relate to the 4 quarters of the fiscal year which begins in October, and ends in September. In the civilian world why would it not mean the same, or at least 4 times annually? Are the seasons not quadrannual?

Felix says; Good-to-go!

Bungleau · 05-15-2006, 08:53 AM

Hmmm.... what about the plain old word "quarterly"? Companies put out quarterly reports...

wellard · 05-15-2006, 10:06 AM

quartern

Will that do?

wellard · 05-15-2006, 10:08 AM

Thesaurus.com

quartern ....>

Definition: one of four
Synonyms: division, farthing, fourth, one-fourth, part, portion, quad, quadrant, quartern, section, semester, span,

05-14-2006, 01:06 PM	#1
Beaumanoir Iron Throne Cult Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: There is no IRL, Only AFK. Age: 35 Posts: 4,896	I'm just doing a bit of work, and I nearly used a word that I wasn't sure exsisted. But all my logic points to it being correct, even though no dictionary I can find will back me up. At first I told my self it didnt matter but It's become a bit of a vendetta. So, I need the word which describes something which occurs four times a year. I know the word quadrennial means occuring every four years, so my logic tells me the word I want is Quadrannual. Am I right? Please correct me if not. Or going down the synonym route of 'semiannual' - would it be demisemiannual? __________________ My pokemon bring all the boys to the yard, and they're like; you wanna trade cards? Damn right, I wanna trade cards, I'll trade this but not my Charizard.

05-14-2006, 02:06 PM	#2
Arvon Unicorn Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Kingdom of the West,..P.o. Cynagus Posts: 4,212	According to Dictionary.com there is no such word. (I used cut and paste so as to not alter the spelling)There were similar words in the list of words. __________________ 53.7% of all statistics are made up

05-14-2006, 02:26 PM	#3
Beaumanoir Iron Throne Cult Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: There is no IRL, Only AFK. Age: 35 Posts: 4,896	Already checked that. Like I said no dictionaries will back me up. I mean hypothetically and morphologically really. __________________ My pokemon bring all the boys to the yard, and they're like; you wanna trade cards? Damn right, I wanna trade cards, I'll trade this but not my Charizard.

05-14-2006, 02:58 PM	#4
Arvon Unicorn Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Kingdom of the West,..P.o. Cynagus Posts: 4,212	I guess you can go around creating words. There's no law that I know of to stop you from doing so. The government, lawyers, and politicians do it all the time. __________________ 53.7% of all statistics are made up

05-14-2006, 11:38 PM	#6
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	I'd think that quarterly would be a good choice. As for the other, I'm pretty sure it's kinda like McGyverism, and made up. However, if enough people use it as intended, it will get added eventually. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

05-14-2006, 11:42 PM	#7
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 61 Posts: 3,608	In the military junction this would relate to the 4 quarters of the fiscal year which begins in October, and ends in September. In the civilian world why would it not mean the same, or at least 4 times annually? Are the seasons not quadrannual? Felix says; Good-to-go! __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

05-15-2006, 08:53 AM	#8
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Hmmm.... what about the plain old word "quarterly"? Companies put out quarterly reports... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

05-15-2006, 10:06 AM	#9
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	quartern Will that do? __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

05-15-2006, 10:08 AM	#10
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	Thesaurus.com quartern ....> Definition: one of four Synonyms: division, farthing, fourth, one-fourth, part, portion, quad, quadrant, quartern, section, semester, span, __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

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