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
Etymology
Basic Check Advanced Check

Common Misspellings for TRIQUETROUSLY

  • rriquetrously
  • friquetrously
  • griquetrously
  • yriquetrously
  • 6riquetrously
  • 5riquetrously
  • teiquetrously
  • tdiquetrously
  • tfiquetrously
  • ttiquetrously
  • t5iquetrously
  • t4iquetrously
  • truquetrously
  • trjquetrously
  • trkquetrously
  • troquetrously
  • tr9quetrously
  • tr8quetrously
  • 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.

Infographic

Correct spelling for triquetrously
Add the infographic to your website: