How Do You Spell TRIQUETROUSLY?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈa͡ɪkwɪtɹəsli] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "triquetrously" is quite complex. It is pronounced as /ˌtrɪkwəˈtruːsli/. The first syllable "tri" means "three," followed by "quet" which originates from the Latin word "quattuor" which means "four." The suffix "-ous" indicates the presence of something, while the ending "-ly" signifies a manner or mode. Overall, "triquetrously" means something occurring in a three- or fourfold manner, in a way that is somewhat angular or irregular. Despite its challenging spelling, the word is not commonly used in everyday language.

Common Misspellings for TRIQUETROUSLY

• rriquetrously
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• yriquetrously
• 6riquetrously
• 5riquetrously
• teiquetrously
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• tri1uetrously
• tri2uetrously

Etymology of TRIQUETROUSLY

"Triquetrously" is an adverb form derived from the adjective "triquetrous". The word "triquetrous" comes from the combination of two Latin roots: "tri-" and "quetrus".

The prefix "tri-" in Latin means "three", while "quetrus" is derived from "quattuor" meaning "four". When combined, "tri-" and "quetrus" create the idea of "three four-sided shapes".

The suffix "-ous" is added to the word "triquetrous" to form an adjective, meaning "having the quality of". By adding the suffix "-ly" to the adjective, it becomes an adverb, signifying the manner in which something is done.