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- [kwod-ruh nt]
- /ˈkwɒd rənt/
- /kwˈɒdrantəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwod-ruh nt]
- /ˈkwɒd rənt/
Definitions of quadrantal word
- noun quadrantal a quarter of a circle; an arc of 90°. 1
- noun quadrantal the area included between such an arc and two radii drawn one to each extremity. 1
- noun quadrantal something shaped like a quarter of a circle, as a part of a machine. 1
- noun quadrantal Geometry, Astronomy. one of the four parts into which a plane, as the face of a heavenly body, is divided by two perpendicular lines, numbered counterclockwise from upper right: the first quadrant of the moon. 1
- noun quadrantal an instrument, usually containing a graduated arc of 90°, used in astronomy, navigation, etc., for measuring altitudes. 1
- noun quadrantal Astrology. one of the four quarters of the horoscope: determined by the ascendant, nadir, descendant, and midheaven and numbered counterclockwise from the ascendant. 1
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Origin of quadrantal
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin quadrant- (stem of quadrāns) fourth part
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Parts of speech for Quadrantal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quadrantal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
quadrantal usage trend in Literature
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- what is a quadrantal angle?
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