Quadfecta vs. Trifecta
Difference Between Quadfecta and Trifecta
Quadfectanoun
A bet in which the bettor must select the winners of the first four places (i.e., first, second, third, and fourth) of a race in the correct order.
Trifectanoun
A bet in which the bettor must select the first three placegetters of a race in the order in which they finish.
Quadfectanoun
(by extension) A set of four wins at related events; a set of four events.
Trifectanoun
The attainment of three important achievements, qualities, etc.
Trifectanoun
A set of three related things, often things that cause problems.
Trifectanoun
The complete legislative and executive control of state government by one party: governorship, the upper house, and the lower house of state legislatures. The party that holds all three positions of power is said to have a trifecta.
Trifectanoun
Control by one party of the federal government: the presidency and both houses of Congress.
